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<blockquote data-quote="sh00ter" data-source="post: 3135348" data-attributes="member: 24531"><p>Thanks for the votes of confidence LOL...I found out it has an auto sump so as long as batteries charged, it will automatically turn on the bilge so that buys me time on the stuck drain plug. Also found out it has a hose connection in the motor compartment so no need for muffs when I do start it...I was going to fog real good with SeaFoam deep creep to hopefully free the rings if they are stuck. Also despite the tags being from 2013, was told tonight it has been 3 yrs sitting not 5, if that is the truth. Also found out the freeze plugs in the block are some sort of adjustable plugs that can be opened and closed and are not press-ins like on a car engine. He told me they are left loose while stored and to tighten them up before attempting to start it. Also found out the battery switch was installed and wired as the instructions that came with it said and it should just allow me to switch between batteries to power everything. He sold it to me for 3 grand below book and I confirmed that by a listing for the same boat in Texas asking thousands more than I paid. The interior has no tears and the hull is spotless...As long as it starts, I think I'll be okay. Also confirmed no electric brakes. I think I can do this, I just needed to know what all I needed to check before starting...I've changed lower unit oil on outboards before, and am a shade tree on my vehicles so I think I have the mechanical ability as long as I have the missing info...boat shop balked at helping so far that they are a month behind and don't work on volvos...I am feeling more confident now than before at least.</p><p></p><p>Already greased trailer bearings for I hauled it home, aired up tires which were low but not flat, no dry rot visible and they are holding air. Trailer bearings were replaced once during the 12yrs he owned the boat and bearing buddies installed at that time. Also was given a full sized spare in a rim with no dry rot.</p><p></p><p>Planning to change oil, fog cylinders, install new batteries, change lower unit oil, change plugs and give it a go. Still interested in any and all advice, thanks so far guys. I think I bought it right enough to make it worth the preparations.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sh00ter, post: 3135348, member: 24531"] Thanks for the votes of confidence LOL...I found out it has an auto sump so as long as batteries charged, it will automatically turn on the bilge so that buys me time on the stuck drain plug. Also found out it has a hose connection in the motor compartment so no need for muffs when I do start it...I was going to fog real good with SeaFoam deep creep to hopefully free the rings if they are stuck. Also despite the tags being from 2013, was told tonight it has been 3 yrs sitting not 5, if that is the truth. Also found out the freeze plugs in the block are some sort of adjustable plugs that can be opened and closed and are not press-ins like on a car engine. He told me they are left loose while stored and to tighten them up before attempting to start it. Also found out the battery switch was installed and wired as the instructions that came with it said and it should just allow me to switch between batteries to power everything. He sold it to me for 3 grand below book and I confirmed that by a listing for the same boat in Texas asking thousands more than I paid. The interior has no tears and the hull is spotless...As long as it starts, I think I'll be okay. Also confirmed no electric brakes. I think I can do this, I just needed to know what all I needed to check before starting...I've changed lower unit oil on outboards before, and am a shade tree on my vehicles so I think I have the mechanical ability as long as I have the missing info...boat shop balked at helping so far that they are a month behind and don't work on volvos...I am feeling more confident now than before at least. Already greased trailer bearings for I hauled it home, aired up tires which were low but not flat, no dry rot visible and they are holding air. Trailer bearings were replaced once during the 12yrs he owned the boat and bearing buddies installed at that time. Also was given a full sized spare in a rim with no dry rot. Planning to change oil, fog cylinders, install new batteries, change lower unit oil, change plugs and give it a go. Still interested in any and all advice, thanks so far guys. I think I bought it right enough to make it worth the preparations. [/QUOTE]
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