We found out Sarah was pregnant with our first child a few days after we bought it. The boat was still in prep at the dealer's and I told Sarah we should cancel the purchase. She wouldn't hear of it.
We have had some great times in that boat.
It has always been garaged.
Unfortunately, it has not been out of the garage since 2005 and that's the last dated sticker on the bow.
The tires were flat and could not be re-inflated. I bought new wheels and tires for the trailer and got those on a couple of weeks ago, just so I could get it out of the basement and to a shop, if feasible.
I know there are things that have to be done to the motor to get it up and running again, such as changing the water pump, and servicing the upper and lower units.
The insulation on the power cable from the console to the engine is dry-rotted. I have no idea if that is available
This kind of work is, I think, beyond me.
I've talked to the only guy in this area that's even willing to talk about working on it. He says I could easily put a thousand dollars or more into the motor and he doesn't think it's worth it.
As I told him, I cannot afford a new bass rig of any level of quality, nor can I put a new 65 or 75 horse motor on the rig I have.
Anybody here ever tackle a boat and motor in a similar condition?
I'm retired now. I'd like to get back out on the water and do some fishing.
Is this even possible?
Or should I just get rid of it and park another car in the basement?
Charlie Noyes
Charlie Noyes, I'd shop around for a good used motor most Marineas would have an idea of what you need. As far as your power cable that should be an easy fix. ftd
