Newbie of 84 SN 2001

I just bought an 84 2001 from a guy on our lake. I looked at it and tested it last summer but the guy would not take my offer. I called to see if he sold it and he had not. So he took my offer. It is in dry storage now. I know next to nothing about it or boats. It ran great in the summer. So now I need to de-winterize it and make a few repairs. What I know it needs other than some cosmetic stuff is. I did check the engine bolts when I looked at it and they were all good and tight except for one.

1. Fuel gauge does not work.
2. Rt speedo does not work.
3. Probably has not been properly cared for in a while so change all stuff that could be a problem? yea I know, wide open.
4. Drivers seat bottom needs rebuild.
5. Rt corner of windshield frame is loose at hull.
6. Needs a battery. Which should I get, standard or an Optima type?
7. Hull needs to be buffed to get rid of oxidation and water stains.
8. Hour meter does not work.
9. Teak needs cleaning.
10. Rubber bushings on Tranny look dry rotted.
11. Black spray under engine cover? Think it is from one of the belts?
12. Cosmetic stuff, detail, etc.
13. Replace aluminum trim at edge of engine cover.
14. Can you convert these to electronic ignition using a Pertonix type setup?
Thanks for the help. Mark

bkhallpass, yes the boat is nice, just used. I am a detail oriented guy with my cars/boats so the list is as through as I can make it. But the boat can be used now and hauls as#$%%ss. I figure for my fist ski boat it will be a good one. And it is a classic and I love classics, cars and boats.

11. yes, its dust produced by misaligned belts.., most likely the one to the alternator.... normal issue in this engine.

14. yes you can convert but most here don´t like the petronix.. the concensus is for the mallory e-spark conversion.
Others will stick to the point bone dead..its your call!!!
I personally have a petronix II conversion in my 350 chevy vette, and I´m happy with it. My boat carries the protec ing junk that eventually I will retrofit to a dui style ign and coil...

As for the engine lag bolts well not to worry you but, if one is loose, there is something going on down there, might want to do some inspection...

I have heard that if you go Pertronix, you need to use their coil. She started right up for me once I got a good battery in her so I will not worry about it for now. Just work on the details. How do you know if hoses etc. need replacing? Is there any kind of flushing of fluids that I should have performed since this boat is new to me? I think it has been left out in the cold as far as attention goes for the last few years. Seller got a new MC and this one became second fiddle. Now my baby.

merbesfield wrote: I think it has been left out in the cold as far as attention goes for the last few years. Seller got a new MC and this one became second fiddle. Now my baby.

As you friend if the boat was properly winterized
were are you located and how cold do it gets there during the winter...
Temp below 0 will freeze water inside the engine if it was not drained and eventually produce crack on the block....

Have you run the engine yet? did you check the oil after? how does it looks like? if its normal like you see on the car..then is ok..if its like a milk shake creamy you may need to do some work....

Gotcha

Great Price for that boat.

Nice Purchase

Donald

79nautique wrote: the exhaust hose looks like there is tape on it that shouldn't be So to me they are questionable at best.

It looks more like clear plastic to me... almost like whoever installed them didnt remove the packaging/shipping materials first! The hoses themselves look fine, almost like theyre pretty darn new. Of course, pictures can be deceiving.

Might be a little late, but make sure you get a battery with enough CCA. Many times the gel batteries are deep cycle, not starting batteries. A Group 65 battery should fit in that box nicely.

OverMyHead wrote: I just purchased a NAPA marine battery I think it was 850 cca.for about $100 after rebate. Nothing worse than being "dead in the water" Get lots of cca,the extra investment is worth it. When my son was young I owned a bayliner with a cheap battery. He had a toy truck, boat and trailer and would launch it on the livingroom rug (lake). Then he would turn the truck around and drive it up to the boat. I finaly asked what are you doing? He said I am jump starting the boat.

LOL kids learn quick HUH?

Been a while since I have posted. Boat has run flawlessly. I de-winterized today and changed the oil. My raw water strainer seal has a split and the top has a chip. It has been like this since I bought it. Lid says Vetus. Does anyone know if I can buy a new smoked acrylic lid and a seal. Obviously not super I pt but figured I would post. Maybe this year I will do,something about my pitot tubes and getting my speedos to work.

We are in the narrows as well. No wake zone past old marina. Paved road side Stone column house up hill.