1978 siverline with 3.8l i/o

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icruz

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Hi there,just purchased boat.It's a 1978 silverline nantucket,with a 3.8l i/o. Seller told me the stringers were soft.Any easy fix for holding down motor mounts?Was thinking of using some angle iron and hopfully finding something solid to bolt into.New to the boating world.Any advise would be greatly appriciated.
 
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Re: 1978 siverline with 3.8l i/o

Welcome to iboats.

I will move your post to Restoration (our dry dock) for proper answer's ;)
 
ezmobee

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Re: 1978 siverline with 3.8l i/o

Sounds like you've got a rotted boat with a very obsolete power plant. Does it run well? If the motor or drive are going to require any $$$ I'd recommend you stop and consider whether it's worth pursuing. Any rotted wood needs to be removed and replaced with new wood that is glassed to the hull.
 
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Re: 1978 siverline with 3.8l i/o

DITTO ^^^^ what he said!!!!! Probably NOT worth it!!!!
 
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icruz

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Re: 1978 siverline with 3.8l i/o

The motor runs very well.Noticed some gear oil pooling up down by the prop after running,Guessing it's the carrier bearing oil seal? Want to get summer out of it,but ya if i'm going to spend a small fortune forget it.Thanks for the imput.
 
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