Help!!

[Fixxer upper]

I got this boat for free and I can’t find any information on it but it’s says it’s a 1986 sea wind i may be be wrong but it’s a company that’s out of business please give me anything on it new to boats also need to know the size of motor I’d like to replace it due to it being in bad shape

 

[briangcc]

Should be a capacity plate which indicates max hp. At least on typical outboard boats there is.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Welcome aboard.

Just as an FYI, your free boat will be extremely expensive to get it operational.

the motor is the cheapest part of fixing the boat. the old OMC brands such as the boat you have there were not known for great build quality. expect to pour about $5k into the hull

before you spend any money on the boat, get it registered in your name.

if you do not have a title / bill of sale, you wont get it registered without it.

 

[Fixxer upper]

Welcome aboard.

Just as an FYI, your free boat will be extremely expensive to get it operational.

the motor is the cheapest part of fixing the boat. the old OMC brands such as the boat you have there were not known for great build quality. expect to pour about $5k into the hull

before you spend any money on the boat, get it registered in your name.

if you do not have a title / bill of sale, you wont get it registered without it.

What’s it’s you see wrong with the hull?

 

[Fixxer upper]

Should be a capacity plate which indicates max hp. At least on typical outboard boats there is.

It’s weathered out it does show

 

[jbcurt00]

What’s it’s you see wrong with the hull?

Looks like it's been sitting outside uncovered,
As a 38yr old boat, it's likely to need extensive work below deck and a new transom. Plus a new interior & motor

 

[Scott Danforth]

What’s it’s you see wrong with the hull?

its a mid 80's OMC brand. so the build quality was garbage. most rotted and fell apart in the 90s

the maximum life expectancy of a boat designed in the 80's is about 15 years without major work.

 

[Fixxer upper]

Damn guys so did I get handed another man’s trash!?? Iv been looking for a project I’m will to get work to it but needs help from fella like you

 

[Scott Danforth]

Damn guys so did I get handed another man’s trash!??

I got this boat for free

only you can answer it.

however most free boats cost more than buying a boat you can use immediately.

 

[Fixxer upper]

Welcome aboard.

Just as an FYI, your free boat will be extremely expensive to get it operational.

the motor is the cheapest part of fixing the boat. the old OMC brands such as the boat you have there were not known for great build quality. expect to pour about $5k into the hull

before you spend any money on the boat, get it registered in your name.

if you do not have a title / bill of sale, you wont get it registered without it.

Also is already registered to me and clean title

 

[Fixxer upper]

Where do you y’all think I should start

 

[Scott Danforth]

Where do you y’all think I should start

Pull the motor
pull the interior
test drill the stringers and transom

 

[Scott Danforth]

I would also suggest going thru the forum stickies. specifically the 3rd down. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/

go thru threads 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b in their entirety.

 

[racerone]

The motor is an ----" OMC Seadrive " -----Nothing but a longshaft outboard with special bracket to tilt it clear of the water.-----If it is a V-4 it is about 115 HP.----A V-6 could be 150 + HP .------Model # of the Seadrive is ?------Nothing like rebuilding a boat that you have now.------It is a lot of work if transom / stringers are rotten.-----And it takes longer than you think.-----Lot of smiles when you are done.------Post the all important compression test values on this motor.

 

[Fixxer upper]

The motor is an ----" OMC Seadrive " -----Nothing but a longshaft outboard with special bracket to tilt it clear of the water.-----If it is a V-4 it is about 115 HP.----A V-6 could be 150 + HP .------Model # of the Seadrive is ?------Nothing like rebuilding a boat that you have now.------It is a lot of work if transom / stringers are rotten.-----And it takes longer than you think.-----Lot of smiles when you are done.------Post the all important compression test values on this motor.

 

[racerone]

Look for another model # somewhere.-------Perhaps inside on the lower cowling.