cowboys2287
Cadet
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- Jan 26, 2016
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hey all, new to the forum but i imagine ill be spending quick a bit of time on here. i recently purchased a 1989 spectrum 1950. Its a inboard/outboard with a cobra lower unit. I bought this boat for penny's on the dollars knowing it would need alot of work. (this is what i set out for lol). so little history on the boat. A gentleman bought this boat brand new in 89. He pasted in 2003, than it sat with no cover on boat. causing the boat to rot. the gentlemen i bought it off had it given to him 4 years ago. at that time he did start the engine and he stated it ran. so spend up to recently when i bought it. i pulled it to my barn and started to tear the interior apart. i did this more so i didn't have to walk on rotten floors and make it easier to trace wires. im starting with getting motor and trim/outboard to function properly than moving onto the interior. but truthfully i have little experience with repairing/rebuilding boats. ( Im very handy, done construction my whole life so really not worried about interior) where i lack knowledge at is on the engines. heres where im at on that. i go to start the boat and i hear a click. Now i know i need to start with the starter and solenoid. (which i am going to test voltage tonight when i go back to work on the boat) my main concern is the prop does spin at all in neutral. ive never had to repair or fix this issues so im looking for a little insight of what to look for. now im thinking two things could be happenings. 1. something is really wrong lol or 2. things are just stiff from sitting for 13years. any help/insight would be greatly appreciated.