Interesting topic
I have a 1984 walk around , cuddy , Sea Ray Fisherman ,.
Eventually name changed too Laguna ,
Early Laguna had same body , small cuddies, IO
Eventually Laguna's went center consoles OB were they sit today
Owing 22 years
21 ft perfect size
Walk around plenty of fishing room
Original 488 pushed a 21 ft boat fine. - Alpha 1 Frugal on gas
Eventually engine was done , I was done putting bandages on this engine
Boat not worth very much , RE-power with what ???
Covered boat , purchased a 30 footer marina queen ,
Talking with a 80 year old gear head at a fishing club I belong too , He said I have a 3,7 sitting in my garage , was saving for a project but plans changed , Engine is LIKE NEW ,
Knowing this guy , trust him , , I jumped on it , DIRT CHEAP - WHAT A FIND
3.7 Mercruiser
Has a meter 17 hours
Electronic ignition
Wagner bracket with separate pulley ( marine alternator )
4 barrel Rochester Carb
self contained cooling
manifold & riser only 17 hours never in water , bench hours ,
Sitting on a pallet in my garage , start on occasion running water thru garden hose , PURRS so smooth ,
With all the negatives on the 4 cylinder Felt it was fastest / cheapest /easiest way too go too get boat back in water ,
I mentioned I own a 30 footer , cant compare boats , but a smaller easy trailer boat for fishing is so nice ,
Decided time has come too get old girl operating , since I had engine
Well I was in for a surprise , Removing old engine discovered transom fiberglass had movement , Stripped engine room and started too cut transom , Wood under the fiberglass falling apart in my fingers .
A lot of work , not sure if I want too do , Hate too take too dump ,
Have this engine sitting hate too sell and if I decide too fix boat then I am really screwed with no engine
