1989 2001 SN

Hello,

New to the forum and CC. I just purchased a 1989 2001 SN with 351W and 1.23. Original trailer with brakes. saw the boat, Stringers felt good, floor was near perfect and engine hours show 480 and motor looks consistent with gauge. Motor starts instantly and sounds very smooth, It was winterized last fall and used on occasion through the years. New steering cable and alternator. oil dirty, but just through lack of season ending change by look of it. Decided to risk pulling home from KY to OH and got about half way and right bearing went. (lesson learned) fortunately I discovered it before wheel came off and dropped the boat at a place that was secure and safe to leave it. Most likely will need the Hub, bearing kit and maybe an axle. Thinking of dropping the brakes from the trailer as my tow vehicle can handle it with ease. Local shop is repairing / replacing parts and I can get the unit home.

Once home I am looking for ideas to make sure the boat is good to go for the season. Aside from changing the oil, and checking plugs and verifying belts and hoses are good any suggestions?

Thanks

Welcome.

Welcome Russ! Always glad to see another Mid-Westerner on here.
Sorry to hear about the trailer woes - been there, done that.. No fun

Beyond the other recommendations and items you've identified, I would recommend that you start the season off with a new RWP impeller. Few things can drive you crazier than cooling issues.

Also ensure that you check the motor mounts. They should be quite snug and not spin freely.

Also, once you get beyond the engine preventative maintenance, you'll want to check the drip rate for your stuffing box and rudder box before heading across the lake or down river.

BTW, I agree with Hollywood - it's a beautiful boat, but that tower looks pretty fugly   

Thanks. As Hollywood mentioned, I did check stringers and they seem good. Impeller is a good idea. We will test the waters with the tower for a bit as my boys are avid wakeboarders and skates. As far as I'm concerned stock is good. Other suggestions are good and make sense.. This is my first inboard. After a lifetime of I/O . So it feels like something's are old hat, but for some I'm a newbie. This boat will spend a lot of time in MI around and on Lakes Mecosta, round and blue.

I'll condition teak on platform and rails as well as update the instrument panel as the lights and button area is somewhat beat up.. I will also add the nifty hose adapter I have seen here so I can have easy attachment while in the driveway to start and service.

Any suggestions on what fuel to use or NOT to use? Eth-free?

Also looking to replace or at least have a backup prop that is mainly an all around prop.   Suggestions?

Thanks and hope to spend time getting to know all.   

TRBenj wrote: the tall Fram mounted at the front of the engine, you can get it from SkiDIM: SkiDIM fram filter. The Wix equivalent is 33436.

Great PM suggestions above. I would also change out the fuel water separator filter, unless the PO recently changed it.    SkiDim has them.

You will love the boat.   It's like driving a marine Ferrari. Your boys will like the wake too.

For the vinyl, I use Simple Green with the finest steel wool you can get. soak the wool with simple green keep the seats wet and scrub it well. after the cleaning is done, make sure the vinyl is dry and free of residue, use Armour All or turtle wax 2001 dressing. I like to apply it super liberally and let it set in for a bit before I return with a clean cloth and wipe it down. Those seats will look new again!!

Russ, instead of the fake-a-lake, do something like this:
garden hose connection

it's under $15

FWIW, this was my google search to find an image of this for you:
garden hose site:correctcraftfan.com

Hey all,

After a couple of weeks of work and a few trips I now have cleaned everything up except waxing the hull and changing the registration numbers. the last picture is a shot from when I purchased to compare swim deck then and now.

You have got yourself a beautiful SN2001. Welcome and Prop's for posting pictures. WE love Pictures!

Russman wrote: Hello, First run last Friday. overall all went well and as hoped. Did have a couple of issues that I need to address. 1. Dash Panel buttons for the auto and manual bilge pump both stuck in off position. Need to fix. Hopefully not a big deal. 2. Had some cavitation at about 3000 rpms. Looking at a new Acme prop 442 (422) which should change drive and I will re-evaluate. 3. PSI running at 60 which is about 3/4 on gauge. - Is this normal? 4. Right side Speedo not working. Could be anything from improper winterizing to bad gauge. Need to figure out. 5. Carb most likely needs a little tune. 6. Little whine in the transmission. Both forward and reverse. 7. reverse seems to only want to go one direction. Is this normal or am I just an amateur with inboards? Have to say the SN did better overall than I expected and the wake was also bigger than expected. Lot of smiles all around from riders.

1. Had the same problem with the push buttons in my 94, I just ordered new breakers rather than try and get the originals working again..
2. Cavitation or a vibration? A vibration would be more likely, commonly caused by bent prop blades, worn strut bushing, or bent shaft. A new prop may fix this, but I'd check for play in the strut bushing while you're at it.
3. I'd say that's normal. Mine reads 40 at idle and 60 underway.
6. Since you have a 1989, I'm assuming it's a 1.23:1 reduction PCM trans. These have a distinctive whine to them, should be normal.
7. Welcome to the wonderful world of inboard prop torque. It will pull pretty hard to port in reverse, if you can get enough of a running start, the rudder will eventually start winning the fight and it'll turn the other way. But always plan on it sliding to port in reverse.