Shellback

I have a 55# 54" shaft model om my Alaskan 1600. I think you should consider an 80# model for a 20 footer.

I have no problem paying the fee as a seller. As a buyer and sending money as a gift, you have no protection at all. How many sellers would like to send the goods out to a buyer without getting paid ahead of time? Kind of the same deal. No protection that the buyer will send the money. I personally have sent goods before payment, and also received goods before payment. But there has to be trust involved.

But you did get your money back, right?

Thanks for all the replies. I'm going with the Convectors.

Anyone have first hand experience, and which one you would recommend? Thanks!

I have an Echomap 70DV, and just bought a 70S to use for GPS. I like 2 separate screens. The 70S can be bought for less than $500 now. Here's a couplescreen shots from my 70DV. The bridge one isn't that clear as I had been circling around to get the picture and I had the water all chopped up.

If you want to drag your boat down to Montrose, PA. I've used Pennypacker Welding and he did an excellent job on an aluminum project. Pennypacker Welding 1146 Downer Hill Rd Montrose, PA (570) 278-6860

Actually I'm looking for an Alaskan, preferably a 16 footer though. I got the cash alright, but if a seller doesn't put a price up, I won't even bother to call. Is his price so high he's embarrassed to post it? If he's serious about selling it, get some pictures and a price up.

I'll go $500!

You could try running a concentrated mix of Sea Foam additive and gas through the motor. If you have a portable tank, mix 1 can of Sea Foam with 1 gallon of gas, then run that through the motor. You might get lucky.

There are very small diameter jets in the 4 stroke carbs. Do to lack of use and stale fuel, chances are there could be some corrosion from ethanol fuel in the idle jets of the carbs. Base your offer on the boat based on having the carbs rebuilt. Don't count on a fuel treatment to cure the problems.

Do a search on "the hulltruth". Less than stellar reviews for sure. blackbird did post a letter from a satisfied customer, Jim Rutter of PA. I do know the man, and he was completely satisfied with the motor he bought. Although he did need to bring it back for a repair. Another fellow I know wasn't happy at all. Seems the motor he bought was pieced together from different years. A nightmare to get parts for when needed.

Could drill it out and install a larger thread diameter bolt? I guess it would also depend if there's enough meat on the stater flange to drill for a larger bolt. Maybe even get a machine shop to make a stepped stud. Larger diameter to go into the bell housing, and the smaller diameter for the starter.

Not familiar with an Opti, but I did work on a 250 EFI Merc. Pretty simple procedure to pull the head. You would need to get the torque and tightening specification for installation. Any race or high performance shops nearby? They usually have top quality mechanics that may be able to install a helicoil without pulling the head.

Exactly!

The SEI drives have been around awhile now. I haven't seen any negative posts about them. I paid about $1100 to have the upper section of my Mercruiser outdrive repaired about 12 years ago. I wouldn't have the mechanic waste his time on the old one, if I could buy new with a 3 year warranty for $1100.