I am switching from a 37 ft sailboat to an Express cruiser. I am thinking twin 4.3L. I know those engines well. I like buying used, then rebuild and reconditioning the boat. That way I set up the way I want it. Thank you for the video. You are doing what I want to do. Forget 16 hours to Catalina. Drive to LB or Dana, launch, bloody mary by 12 pm!!!
@treerat7631
3 жыл бұрын
It's a bayliner know too have lots of iusse. Hopefully it will work out for you
@Sea2SeaAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
After replacing the long block and all of the accessories, that, is not different than the other sterndrive boats with a Mercruiser. I needed to replace the original fridge (20 year old), one wiring issue that was fixed and a shower pump. The interior is in decent condition and styling. What kind of issues have you seen? It’s a 20 year old boat, so condition and maintenance is key.
@markdimaio8396
3 жыл бұрын
Did you break the motor in?
@Sea2SeaAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Sure did! And it’s running great! I’m at 31 hours now and changed oil/filter at 20. I also went through the first tank of gas. 164nm/84gal=1.95NMPG
@JiggyC
3 жыл бұрын
Did you do a compression test before buying it and you sell the Mac?
@Sea2SeaAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
No I didn’t. I really messed up on that. The exhaust manifolds and risers had bad corrosion and killed it. I don’t think they were ever taken off. I did sell the 26X and that helped a lot with the engine replacement. It was a good thing that the old engine was on its way out. I replaced all the accessories on the engine and now have an understanding of how it works and a reliable powerplant. With wanting to go further, I don’t want to have problems on the water with small kids. The Mercruiser Facebook page was a lot of help. Thanks for watching. Going from the 26X to the 2655 is night and day. I didn’t have any of the creature comforts on the 26X and this 2655 is like an RV on the water, where the 26X was tent camping.
@JiggyC
3 жыл бұрын
@@Sea2SeaAdventures That sucks man! Always gotta do a compression test before buying a used boat unless you got a great deal on it. Live and learn.. I saw your comments on another video where you said your Mrs and kids get seasick and with a heavier boat you take waves much better than with the Mac. Im looking at buying a Mac and live in Tampa Bay area. Think this boat will be much better here since its fairly calm waters and lots of shallow water. Good luck in your adventures.
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