Larger boat discussion

[spareparts]

thats a freind of mine's boat

[randlemanboater]

So I went by and looked at that 250c in Murrells Inlet, I really like the boat.

My big concern is that the motor mount bolts are crumbling from corrosion. If I understand correctly, to replace them requires power head removal.

Sounds expensive...what do the experts say?

[spareparts]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

So I went by and looked at that 250c in Murrells Inlet, I really like the boat.

My big concern is that the motor mount bolts are crumbling from corrosion. If I understand correctly, to replace them requires power head removal.

Sounds expensive...what do the experts say?

which motor mount bolts are we talking about?

[randlemanboater]

The ones I noticed were the bottom ones that are under some covers on each side of the lower unit.

They crumbled when I just barely touched them...I assume if the lower ones are that bad then the tops would be the same.

The same ones are pictured in the below link.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-...ng-normal.html

[spareparts]

lowers are easier than the uppers, the uppers will require powerhead removal. If you have a mechanic check it out, pull a couple power head anodes and look at their condition

[randlemanboater]

What would be the average charge for replacing upper and lower if done by a shop?

[phatdaddy]

as long as we're spending RMB'smoney

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...-24-000-a.html

not sure if this is one with a fiberglass fuel tank, but if so, might be a problem


http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...n-4strkes.html

always liked these hulls, lots of storage and has flush deck to bow.


Found you another one

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...-open-30k.html

[spareparts]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

What would be the average charge for replacing upper and lower if done by a shop?

Id hate to uote that job,but I'm going to guess 6 hours per plus more depending on corrosion

[SkunkBoat]

I had those off on my zuki when working on the steering. 2 of the bolts holding the cover plates on the bottom snapped trying to remove them. On the bright side, the bolts you are concerned with were in great shape.