'72 23ft 305 I/O - Leaving it in the water during fishing season

[keith]

Thanks for the reply Oldfielder. He sandwiched the silicone for added seal with the gasket provided as an extra measure. I am with you, I think it is ok. He is a good mechanic. After looking through this site at all of the rotted out transoms and floors I am on high alert to all the penetrations. I would really like to avoid a restore for as long as possible. I just want to go fishing. Great idea using the flashlight at night, I will definitely do that.
He gave me the full shop manual for the outdrive so I think I am good there but it would still be nice to have the pdf. I will pm you. Thanks!
I don't think it has been really gone through since he installed it 6 years ago. It has 280 hours on it. I was going to do the impeller as soon as I get it home.

Thanks, Keith

[pelican]

Originally Posted by keith

Thanks for the reply Oldfielder. He sandwiched the silicone for added seal with the gasket provided as an extra measure. I am with you, I think it is ok. He is a good mechanic. After looking through this site at all of the rotted out transoms and floors I am on high alert to all the penetrations. I would really like to avoid a restore for as long as possible. I just want to go fishing. Great idea using the flashlight at night, I will definitely do that.
He gave me the full shop manual for the outdrive so I think I am good there but it would still be nice to have the pdf. I will pm you. Thanks!
I don't think it has been really gone through since he installed it 6 years ago. It has 280 hours on it. I was going to do the impeller as soon as I get it home.

Thanks, Keith

I gave you some good info concerning a few things : http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...728#post232728


there's info concerning the waterpump in there,along with some general info.
follow the advice given -it WILL keep you out of trouble


the MPI motors,are very smooth,powerful and reliable ! I've used quite a few of those 5.7/5.0 MPI motors on repowers -both straight inboard and stern drive applications.
the fuel economy you will get,it will impress you !!

[Bushwacker]

Originally Posted by keith

About the silicone. I wasn't too excited to hear it but it is sandwiched between the outdrive and the transom so I thought it could be ok. I could take it off and re-seal it. Do you think it is necessary right away?
Do you guys have any advice for resealing any bolts that may be in the transom, like on the swim platform? Should I go around them with something or take them off and make sure there isn't any damage? I have read on here that holes should be overdrilled, epoxied, and then drilled to desired pilot hole.

Thanks,

Keith

Here's a good summary of the various marine sealants available that you might find useful.

[pelican]

look at this picture:

look at prop - it's black,and it's an aluminum prop - notice the edges of the blades ??


look below hull vent - see the white thru hull ???

[keith]

Got it. That was from an old picture he sent me before I went to buy it. Yeah, I can see the aluminum prop.
I do see the bilge thru hull and it does look plastic. I will check it out and let you know.

Thanks

Originally Posted by pelican

look at this picture:

look at prop - it's black,and it's an aluminum prop - notice the edges of the blades ??


look below hull vent - see the white thru hull ???

[GameOnSalmon]

Keith,
You got tons of great replies from everyone. I am another that will 2nd using 3M 5200. I am in Idaho so another West Coaster and a Lot colder than SF bay.

Some of the things to do on this side of the coast...as well as the NE part of the country. The water temp is wayyyy colder here.

SO I...

Have 3 bilge Pumps in my boat.. Some will say overkill, but... Florida water wont kill you in 60 mins or less like here.

Every Bolt on the outside of the hull that is under the water line should be sealed good...I prefer again 3M 5200...just me.

Would recommed going thru the Outdirve, Has the Gimbel Bearing been done, seals and Water pump.

If you were really concerned about not having to do maitence on that boat again... You can pull the Engine and Outdrive in less than an Hour. Install New Gaskets and 3M 5200 and reseal it up. Then as the boat owner you know exactly what has been done. Over the years i have learned, don't take someones word for it unless you did it yourself, you don't know.

I did not look to see if that was a Closed Cooling system or not..I would assume Closed. If that's the case don't foreget the semi-annual maintenance on that bugger.

The 23' Hull is Amazing for our side of the country... You could take 2 days, get thru everything and know without a doubt she is in tip top shape and then You Yourself can start keeping track of Maitence.

Keep a Log of what and when you do things. It will help down the road.

Happy boating my friend.
Robert