Marinette Boat Forum

Ray at victory is very good, not the cheapest but good. Gellner has a great reputation too but I've not had good experience with a couple of thier motors.

Just remove the bridge. A express have dual helm. I'd sell mine for the right offer.

Cavitation, it happens. Not ideal but at that speed and rpm won't hurt anything.

I hate to say this but unless u enjoy the project, the prices have come down so far that u may find better luck buying one that needs a bit less work. The motor, drive and genny will be likely junk.

Is the bilge filled with water to the intake in that last pic?

If it were a diesel I doubt it's a 468 hp v8

It's a 360° so as long as it's higher than the windshield. Mines about 18" I think. Most marine suppliers have or can order them. Pretty universal.

Well, in theory if jumper cables have good contact it will instantly fire up and then act normal from alternator even with a totally bad battery. With that said, batteries sometimes loose just one cell which can do odd things. Best way to check it is do a proper load test on them when fully charged....

Jeff. Something else must be going on. That's about 1/3 watt. I'd love to see a load test on the batteries or if something is kicking on overnight that is a heavier load? Very odd.

.3 amps? .03 shod not run down a battery for weeks