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06-21-2012, 09:42 AM
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yep this one
http://capecod.craigslist.org/boa/3068879352.html The only thing I would check before committing is the width of the engine box because the V6 will be wider (but shorter) than the 3.0L. The 4.3L will be the same dimensions, motor bed mounts, exhaust manifold width etc as a 305/350 chevy. If I remember right, that boat came to you with a V8. If thats the case it would be a bolt in swap, barring a different out drive and rotten motor beds that need to be rebuilt. Also the 4.3 is about 300lb lighter than the 3.0.
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Patrick from WAY out on cape cod. 1973 23foot Center console, Birdsall Ttop, Hermco Bracket... in progress 
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06-21-2012, 10:41 AM
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Patrick I was surprised to see that the V6 4.3L weighs that much less than the straight 4 3.0L. And I have to rebuild or make another engine box anyway, so that's not an issue. I do need to check the width of the cut out in the deck though. This boat actually had an old 4 cyl merc in it when I got it; probably the original motor and drive.
The 4.3 would make this little boat move pretty well at 205 hp. I wonder how normal speed cruising fuel economy would be with the 4.3 vs. the 3.0 straight 4. I do like the relative simplicity of the straight 4, with one manifold vs two, but I'm going to give this guy a call and maybe go take a look at the 4.3 package. Steve
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"why are you buying such an old boat?" 1974 SeaFari V6 i/o, 1965 Bowrider 19' i/o, 1975 Sceptre 23' i/o, WS Tarpon and Hobie kayaks, 12' Starcraft tin boat
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06-21-2012, 02:39 PM
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I'd love to see a pic of it! I don't think the one that came with my boat (a '65) is the original.
Steve
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"why are you buying such an old boat?" 1974 SeaFari V6 i/o, 1965 Bowrider 19' i/o, 1975 Sceptre 23' i/o, WS Tarpon and Hobie kayaks, 12' Starcraft tin boat
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06-21-2012, 05:26 PM
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did you go with a bracket and outboard?
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"why are you buying such an old boat?" 1974 SeaFari V6 i/o, 1965 Bowrider 19' i/o, 1975 Sceptre 23' i/o, WS Tarpon and Hobie kayaks, 12' Starcraft tin boat
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06-22-2012, 11:38 AM
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Bowrider
Nothing yet. I'm in the middle of the resto. It's a love hate relationship, I actually have it posted on the forum section for $800 as a bare hull and not one hit after three months. I think I'll just keep it and finish it at this point. I have guy from NY coming to look at it next week. If he doesn't take it than I'm keeping it. The kids will thank me when we're cruising through Nauset Inlet!
I do plan on putting a 115 on it once I get the transom finished. Most likely the transom will go to 25" with no bracket. What is your powered with?
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