Sylvan boat

[cheese]

I'm lookin at a 89 22ft sylvan boat 3.7 inboard for 4000 , I don't no if this is a good boat for this price or for salmon fishing just lookin for advice.if this is not the rite boat for lake o.what is a decent boat ,my budgets not that much around 5000 thanks

[bailey]

If it's a mercruiser 3.7 Google that , you'll change your mind in a hurry .

[Total Chaos]

I had a 3.7 in my 89 Crestliner Sabre and I never had a problem with it. It was a strong ecconomical motor. I ran it for 10 years. I sold it around 2001 and it's still running strong today after going thru 2 more owners. The motor shouldn't be any issue if it was taken care of.

Total Chaos

[rolmops]

The 22 foot Sylvan is a different version of the 22 foot Starcraft. Made in the same factory, but owned by a different family member of the starcraft owners family. They are good strong boats that give you everything a starcraft gives you. And nicer colors to boot.

If you are used to an outboard,the I/O will be a bit of a change, mostly your season will become a bit shorter because of the cracked/frozen block issue. Unlike an outboard,you will have to drain the water from your block when it gets cold and often you will do that earlier rather than too late.

A 3.7 liter engine is probably around 170 horse which is very strong for a 22 footer.

At that price (unless there is a hidden problem) you should seriously consider it.

[cheese]

Thanks for the input ill c if she's still availble

[MCF]

I had a 22 sylvan for 7 years, excellent Great Lakes boat. The 3.7 Mercruiser has its own issues which you should investigate before you take the plunge.

Price is right on that boat.

[bailey]

Yes it does exhaust manifold, charging system, water pump ,cams go bad and a few more that aren't quick to come to mind. Boats a great rig power plant not so much easy to swap engines as I went up to the straight 6 in a starcraft this yr.