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All it comes down to is maintenance and proper care. If the boat got it, no matter what engine it came with will be a pretty good boat.
True.
But that is
an exact opposite description from the boat being discussed in this thread. This is a boat being donated to save landfill tipping fees.
It is advertised as a "project boat" and sold with zero accountability from seller to purchaser.
Buying a "project boat" can be a great way to save some money and learn about wrenching and boat repair.
However, a project boat with a Fordcruiser is not advisable.
Chevy small block V8/Mercruiser project- Yes
Chevy V6/Mercruiser project - Maybe
Ford 224/Mercruiser project- No
OMC anything project -No
Volvo Penta -No
Even though VP makes the best drives and would be my first choice for a well maintained boat...
there is ONLY ONE way to get into a project and that's Chevy/Mercruiser...
Here's why--- for your ChevcruiserV8, you can buy:
A brand NEW drive for $1200 bux
NEW Manifold and riser sets for $400
NEW Long Block Crate engines for $1400
Pretty much a whole brand new drivetrain for about the price of one exhaust manifold and riser for Mr. Kelso's B30 VP
Brand new engine, brand new drive, brand new exhaust...
A bit of plywood and some sweat equity to turn rotten floors into new ones...
You can have a better than new boat for 1/4 the price. Now we're talking fun project!!!!!"