3Squids '79 Center Console thread

[3 Squids]

Well looks like the powerhead will be coming off this weekend and headed to get rebuilt. It's gonna cost me around $2k for parts and labor and that's everything new (Pistons, bearings, rings, gaskets etc.). I don't think that's too bad especially with the reputation this guy has. I've asked all of my boating freinds about him and they've all said the same thing, the dude is awesome.

I do kind of wish a new 4-stroke was in the cards right now but it's just not. Right now I'm trying to make a huge business move that will set me and my family's future up and the last thing I need to do right now is put myself in more debt then I already have. But I know with this motor that this boat will absolutely fly. And with this guys reputation I shouldn't have any major issues in the future as long as I do my part in the maintenance routine. Now I'm debating on going ahead and pulling the whole motor off and getting the transom redone even though the glass man thinks it'll be fine for a couple years. It appears there is just a little moisture around the 2 bottom motor holes but I guess I may as well get it taken care of now.

[draglink]

I talked to TeeRoy yesterday, sounds like you finally got BB? I was in the same boat as you(see what I did there?) and have never regretted building my 2.4. Nothing like screaming around at 6000+

[phatdaddy]

Sounds like you have a plan, if you have faith in the glass guy, I'd run the rebuilt motor a while before tackling the transom. That's the beauty of an outboard, only four bolts and a couple of quick disconnects holding it on.

On the trailer, looks like too many moving parts to me

[Destroyer]

Looking at the trailer I can see the problem instantly. You forget to hook up the engine and the driveshaft to the transmission....

[3 Squids]

Originally Posted by draglink

I talked to TeeRoy yesterday, sounds like you finally got BB? I was in the same boat as you(see what I did there?) and have never regretted building my 2.4. Nothing like screaming around at 6000+

Yea I called BB last week and never heard back so Troy got a hold of him yesterday for me. I can't wait!! I know she's gonna scream.

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

Sounds like you have a plan, if you have faith in the glass guy, I'd run the rebuilt motor a while before tackling the transom. That's the beauty of an outboard, only four bolts and a couple of quick disconnects holding it on.

On the trailer, looks like too many moving parts to me

Still debating on the transom for now. Really it depends on the price he gives me which I'm still waiting for. Yes lots of moving parts on the trailer. I've read that they are nice loading trailers when they were new but this is far from new. Trying to figure out how to convert it to a bunk

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Looking at the trailer I can see the problem instantly. You forget to hook up the engine and the driveshaft to the transmission....

That's what's wrong!!! Haha. Someone said "man that's a heck of a winch you got there". That's the new built TH350 I just picked up for my C-10 which I'm getting ready to sell to fund more boat projects. I never drive it anymore so might as well let someone else have some fun with her.

[bradford]

Sounds like you got a good engine man. If the glass man says run it that's what I would do.

That trailer looks like a medieval torture device. You did good on the price, would be worth having just to get rid of project hulls.

You'll see your C10 on Barrett Jackson in 20 years and wish you kept her.

[3 Squids]

Mike, we're supposed to pull the motor off this weekend at Troy's, you should ride out and check out the old girl.

[draglink]

Originally Posted by 3 Squids

Mike, we're supposed to pull the motor off this weekend at Troy's, you should ride out and check out the old girl.

My weekend is screwed up. Here is the plan. Boat Sat from 11-2:30pm. I have to be in for my nephews 6th Bday cookout at 3. Sunday I have to cart my 3 kids around and wont even get out. That said, if yall are working on it Sun I might be able to slide by.

[3 Squids]

Well it's been pretty humid so my glass guy is having alot of trouble getting my top as well as everything else he's working on done. I brought the boat home today and am going to yank the Merc off. Powerheads headed to get rebuilt and I'm going to go ahead and get the transom replaced. So when I get everything back and put together she'll be ready to slay some Stripers this fall.