Im new, don't laugh...

[noahsinclair]

looking at buying a '73 flybridge Skipjack with an I/O 5.7 Liter OMC, OMC "stringer" outdrive. Im not to sure about the outdrive, reading through some other threads it seams they don't make parts anymore? Is that outdrive a deal breaker? I really like the boat, its been well maintained and the engine runs well, minus an idling issue currently.

 

[Bondo]

Im not to sure about the outdrive, reading through some other threads it seams they don't make parts anymore? Is that outdrive a deal breaker?

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... The early stringers were the worst, the electric shift models,....

Unless ya wanta completely gut, 'n repower the hull with a Merc or Volvo, don't even think 'bout buyin' it,.....

 

[noahsinclair]

Thanks for the response and advise! Getting an older boat is a project enough for me, sounds like thats a deal breaker. She's such a nice boat too, Ill find mine soon enough!

 

[gm280]

noahsinclair, sorry to hear about the boat. But honestly, you will find something else that will be a better buy. There are tons of boats out there. Keep watching and looking. :thumb:

 

[Bondo]

Thanks for the response and advise! Getting an older boat is a project enough for me, sounds like thats a deal breaker. She's such a nice boat too, Ill find mine soon enough!

Ayuh,.... At this point in time, seein's yer Lookin' for a barge of yer own,....

The one piece of advice I can give ya is,.... Avoid any barge with an OMC driveline, or a Merc 470 I/O motor,.....

A Volvo, with a Ford motor ain't the best choice,.... Ford has been outa the game since the mid-'90s,...
An ole Merc with a Ford motor ain't the best choice either,...... Merc quit Ford power in the '70s,...

A Volvo, or Merc, with GM power is no doubt what ya really wanta find,.....

Good Luck,....

 

[JoLin]

Listen to Bondo... and if you happen to stumble across a boat with a Yamaha I/O (they're still out there waiting to trap the unwary), whether the motor is GM or Ford, just run away. You DO NOT want the grief.

My .02

 

[noahsinclair]

Thanks again for the advise! Im glad I waited as I stumbled upon an immaculate 1986 Skippy 24 Open, she is powered by a 425 Volvo Penta, with a Volvo outdrive. My only concern now is where I'm going to store her as trailering is not an option. I have a 2014 Tacoma 2wd, and don't think I could get her out of the water as I had a dry storage at the dunes in Newport waiting for her.
I do have a mooring available to me in NB, but Im concerned with keeping an I/O in the water, thoughts? I was also looking into dry stack although I hear thats really expensive!
Besides upgrading my truck, what are your guys' thoughts?

 

[redneck joe]

Dry stack is better than mooring and usually cheaper.