Recent content by peakay

Hi there, went to look at an older 260DA yesterday (1999) for something to do not expecting to like it, but found it had a nice layout and liked it more than expected. My questions: - How many hours would the small block mercruiser get in saltwater? Engine has just over 1000 hours - does...

Thanks @Lazy Daze for your nice post and apologies for posting the wrong area. Appreciate the info and will head over to the other thread.

Hi there, went to look at an older 260DA yesterday (1999) for somethign to do not expecting to like it, but found it had a nice layout and liked it more than expected. My questions: - How many hours would the small block mercruiser get in saltwater? Engine has just over 1000 hours - does...

Yes, that is the plan. How much do you think installation of them should be at a boat yard? With the limited engine room and given it would be a new boat to me, I don't think I should attempt it.

Agreed. Getting more info on it next week....things are de;ayed due to the CV19 situation.

Well that is good to hear, but if they got water in both motors it would seem there is some sort of problem along those lines. On budget, don't I know it! trying to see what people think it shoudl cost and then will apply a murphy's factor. will probably still exceed even that # if we go...

Hey there, We are looking at a 97 330 Sundancer (Vdrive with carbed mercruiser 7.4s) that is in a distress sale due to water injestion in the engines. We are being told one engine needs at least a rebuild and the other is "pickled" and should be saveable, but has bent pushrods (??). Engines...