I just purchased a 1983 Bayliner Capri with a AQ125A/270 in it. I do not have any history on this boat and want to make sure that I take all precautions before launch. I see both boots are torn and need replacing, the timing belt looks to be ok, but do not know how many hrs are on it. When I got it, it was winterized and the previous owner didn't know anything about what was done to it or much of anything for that matter. My question to all you experianced boat owners is, what should I just replace and what maintenance should I do on it before I set this thing in the water? I know for sure I'll have to replace the I/O boots, but I guess I'm wondering if I should just replace the U-Joints not knowing if it has been run in the water with torn boots or not? I don't have unlimited funds, so I don't want to just start replacing everything, but on the same hand, I don't want to not do something that will cost me more in the long run or extra work that I could of done when I had the outdrive off to replace the boots.
Thank you in advanced!
Thank you in advanced!