Steve Mahler
Petty Officer 1st Class
- Joined
- Oct 10, 2006
- Messages
- 361
I am an old cheap boat junkie. Currently refurbing a 16ft glass bass boat, rated up to 85 hp. Previously had OMC power, not sure which motor.
I have found 2 suitable candidates, both supposedly 'run well' and appear to have been used this season. Assuming no low compression, or other deal-breakers, which would you suggest
1) Closer to home, a late 60s 3cyl 60hp with hydro electric shift, and power tilt. Allegedly all works; and it does look very clean, good controls etc.
2) 1hr drive, a early-mid 60s V4 64hp - assume it is a Starflite, manual shift. This particular owner claims it runs super, ready to fish.
I like the styling of the narrow 3cyl better, but I am dubious about the electric shift.
Opinions?
I have found 2 suitable candidates, both supposedly 'run well' and appear to have been used this season. Assuming no low compression, or other deal-breakers, which would you suggest
1) Closer to home, a late 60s 3cyl 60hp with hydro electric shift, and power tilt. Allegedly all works; and it does look very clean, good controls etc.
2) 1hr drive, a early-mid 60s V4 64hp - assume it is a Starflite, manual shift. This particular owner claims it runs super, ready to fish.
I like the styling of the narrow 3cyl better, but I am dubious about the electric shift.
Opinions?