3Squids '87 Cuddy thread

[3 Squids]

Well in most cases I agree with you. But I know the story on this boat and I don't doubt him. The boat was abandoned on a piece of property he bought. He was dealing with getting a title for the boat. It was a 22' Wahoo center console. He told me he had plans of putting a 150 4-stroke on it. Few months later I saw it on Craig's with no motor for sale. Guess he never got around to it. My local Mercury mechanic had worked on the motor in the past and actually gave me a printout of all the work he'd done.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by 3 Squids

Well in most cases I agree with you. But I know the story on this boat and I don't doubt him. The boat was abandoned on a piece of property he bought. He was dealing with getting a title for the boat. It was a 22' Wahoo center console. He told me he had plans of putting a 150 4-stroke on it. Few months later I saw it on Craig's with no motor for sale. Guess he never got around to it. My local Mercury mechanic had worked on the motor in the past and actually gave me a printout of all the work he'd done.

I was talking more about sellers on Craigslist or eBay that I don't know personally. In all cases I hope you get a good lower for your engine and get on the water soon :)

[3 Squids]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

I was talking more about sellers on Craigslist or eBay that I don't know personally. In all cases I hope you get a good lower for your engine and get on the water soon :)

Looks like a call to SEI is in the works. Can't justify $2k for an oem unit and have heard good things about them. $900 shipped to my door sounds good to me.

[Striper80]

Originally Posted by 3 Squids

Looks like a call to SEI is in the works. Can't justify $2k for an oem unit and have heard good things about them. $900 shipped to my door sounds good to me.

I have an sei lower on my boat now. The PO put it in there and it was failing. I called them and they replaced it under warranty for me. I replaced the control cables and adjusted everything correctly and now it rhbs smooth. The only problem is after 40 hours I'm getting water in the gear oil. If I had a choice I would've looked for a used or rebuilt lower over this one.

[3 Squids]

Originally Posted by Striper80

I have an sei lower on my boat now. The PO put it in there and it was failing. I called them and they replaced it under warranty for me. I replaced the control cables and adjusted everything correctly and now it rhbs smooth. The only problem is after 40 hours I'm getting water in the gear oil. If I had a choice I would've looked for a used or rebuilt lower over this one.

It's such a difficult decision. I actually found a whole motor with a bad piston. Guy guarantees me the foot is good and will refund my money if it isn't. He wants $800 for it. Assuming it's a OEM lower unit I feel it's worth it. Then I'll have even more spare parts for my motor. If the midsection is not rusted like mine I may go get it. Mine has some pretty bad rust issues.