Hi Guys,
Quick intro....Yes I'm an Aussie, stranded on the shore of the East Coast USA....
New to power boats but have had a sailboat in the past. Restore muscle cars for fun (currently have 6) and figured I don't have enough projects so I would get myself a boat! Have worked on and around the water for 30yrs.
So just picked up this boat. Unfortunately for the previous owner he is no longer with us. Unfortunately for me I purchased a modified boat and know bugger all about it. PO brother sold it and didn't have much info.
Really solid hull which has been poorly painted and will need doing. Will wait till next winter for this as I'm sure my girlfriend and I will scratch the paint whilst we get our launching routine sorted. Interior also needs doing and I'm going to pull up the floor. Luckily Lancers don't have wood in their stringers, it's all fiberglass, so I have read.
Has a 383 which I was told was 620hp. Seems a little far fetched to me but it does have a healthy idle/lope. Has a Victor jr manifold and roller rockers in the heads. The PO was a motor mechanic/engine builder.
Also has Bennet hydraulic trim tabs which I am surprised at seeing it has a deep V hull and a very good reputation which leads me to think that the engine must be pretty healthy to warrant them on a 19' boat.
Has a HEI distributor on it, not marine approved. From my research it seems Mallory does a pretty good distributor/coil so think I am going to get them, unless someone tells me different.
Also ordered a starter and alternator from db electrical as both those items were auto items.
Long intro!
Quick intro....Yes I'm an Aussie, stranded on the shore of the East Coast USA....
New to power boats but have had a sailboat in the past. Restore muscle cars for fun (currently have 6) and figured I don't have enough projects so I would get myself a boat! Have worked on and around the water for 30yrs.
So just picked up this boat. Unfortunately for the previous owner he is no longer with us. Unfortunately for me I purchased a modified boat and know bugger all about it. PO brother sold it and didn't have much info.
Really solid hull which has been poorly painted and will need doing. Will wait till next winter for this as I'm sure my girlfriend and I will scratch the paint whilst we get our launching routine sorted. Interior also needs doing and I'm going to pull up the floor. Luckily Lancers don't have wood in their stringers, it's all fiberglass, so I have read.
Has a 383 which I was told was 620hp. Seems a little far fetched to me but it does have a healthy idle/lope. Has a Victor jr manifold and roller rockers in the heads. The PO was a motor mechanic/engine builder.
Also has Bennet hydraulic trim tabs which I am surprised at seeing it has a deep V hull and a very good reputation which leads me to think that the engine must be pretty healthy to warrant them on a 19' boat.
Has a HEI distributor on it, not marine approved. From my research it seems Mallory does a pretty good distributor/coil so think I am going to get them, unless someone tells me different.
Also ordered a starter and alternator from db electrical as both those items were auto items.
Long intro!
