Core samples is a little overkill. Just a good sounding is all that is needed.Looking wont answer anything !! A deep dive is needed, hulls rot from the bottom up !! You need to look at stringers and transom near the bottom. Core samples will be needed to know for sure. I would not spend a nickle until the hull is inspected for rot. Being a 1974 I can almost assure you there will be structure issues!
RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Hi all. It's my first time owning a boat. As a new boat owner, excuse me if I don't know all of the marine language. I just picked up an older wellcraft w/85 johnson ob. This boat has been out of the water for a few years and I will be getting it back in shape.
Hopefully joining here I can learn about boating.
I will be asking question on how to locate parts as the motor is from '74.
I have a 74 Johnson 85 hp and the former owner removed the bell crank assembly. It goes from the shift linkage to the shift rod assembly. I searched marineengine.com and shipwreck salvage,both say not available. I did locate the parts on ebay. 7 parts from 6 different sellers.What parts are not available ??----Where are you looking for these parts ?----Any part numbers or pictures if what you need ?
Write down the model number from the little plate on the side of the bracket that mounts the motor to the boat, assuming its still there. It will start with J85. This is how you will locate parts for the motor. Every single bolt and nut has a part number. Type that model number into a part lookup like marineengine.com and you can start exploring several expanded diagrams, and really get to know your outboard. For parts that are hard to find, type the part numbers into ebay and you'll find them out there. Simpler is better. Keep those old motors going!I w
Write down the model number from the little plate on the side of the bracket that mounts the motor to the boat, assuming its still there. It will start with J85. This is how you will locate parts for the motor. Every single bolt and nut has a part number. Type that model number into a part lookup like marineengine.com and you can start exploring several expanded diagrams, and really get to know your outboard. For parts that are hard to find, type the part numbers into ebay and you'll find them out there. Simpler is better. Keep those old
I know the boat was last on the water in '19.and sat since then. Onev of the throttle cables is rusted through the casing which might of caused the shifting problem.You have to wonder why those linkages were missing ?-----Perhaps there is a lower unit / gearshift issue.----Not hard to find parts in my area.
I'm in CT.Your location ??
There are some, but not many.I did do plenty of searches and most parts bought were from Ebay. Some of the prices ae crazy,,,$10 for a small washer..????? Too bad boats don't have neighborhood junkyards.
