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Old 01-03-2017, 09:32 AM
kevmen kevmen is offline
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Appreciate all the input. I have some homework to do. Most of the Boat Yards around me are merc dealers - will have to do some more research. Please keep comments coming.
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Old 01-03-2017, 05:16 PM
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When folks like you get in this situation I always think it's good to go to a boat show and look at new boats comparable to the SeaCraft, actually not too many to choose from, and after you get over sticker shock the cost of a new re-power will look better and better!!! Good luck!
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Old 01-04-2017, 07:42 PM
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how much would you be asking for it if you do sell it? curios because my brothers looking for one.
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Old 01-06-2017, 08:36 AM
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PM sent.
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Old 01-23-2018, 04:39 PM
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Wanted to give an update - after much consideration she is going in for re-power and some upgrades next week. Putting in a Crusader - the mechanic I am using works on a lot of SeaCrafts and knows them well, he prefers the Crusader and since he is going to be my mechanic I felt I should go with what he likes working on. Can’t wait to see how she runs!
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Old 01-23-2018, 06:31 PM
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Did you go with one of the 5.7L or the 6.0?
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Old 01-24-2018, 09:17 AM
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The 5.7 -
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Old 01-24-2018, 10:47 AM
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How many hours did your old engine have?
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Old 01-25-2018, 08:28 AM
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650 hours - the motor was rebuilt 16 years ago just before I purchased it - 2 years ago I had a mechanical issue that a boat yard down here misdiagnosed - it was never right after that and I ended up with fuel pouring into the engine and lost some compression in a cylinder - up until then it ran fine
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Old 01-25-2018, 10:25 AM
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Wow. That’s low hours. Sounds like a bad card dealt. Thanks for sharing


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650 hours - the motor was rebuilt 16 years ago just before I purchased it - 2 years ago I had a mechanical issue that a boat yard down here misdiagnosed - it was never right after that and I ended up with fuel pouring into the engine and lost some compression in a cylinder - up until then it ran fine
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