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Old 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.

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Old 06-21-2012, 12:01 PM
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Rockdoc,

I have a 1967 bowrider that came with an IO. I may have an original engine cover for you?
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Old 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.

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Old 06-21-2012, 04:02 PM
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I'll try and post it tonight.
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Old 06-21-2012, 05:26 PM
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did you go with a bracket and outboard?
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Old 06-22-2012, 11:38 AM
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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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Old 06-22-2012, 05:43 PM
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Right now, nothing! Hence the thread "where should I buy a 3.0 mercruiser"... I'm definitely keeping this one I/O though.

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