I'm baaaack...

[gw204]

Picked up an '86 Seafarer 227 earlier today. 2 owner boat (before me), 190 HP Mercruiser 4-cyl, marina maintained. Fuel tank is shot and tank hatch needs to be recored, but I think I got it for a good price.

The name is pretty ironic given that I was looking for something cheap so I wouldn't have any... :lol:

 

[JeffN]

Looks to be in great shape. Is it the 488 Mercruiser and how does it run? Have fun with it.

 

[jeffump18]

Picked up an 85 227 last June. It was in very good condition also. I have a 260 HP 350 Mercruiser. How fast does a 4 cyl move the boat?
I am replacing my tank as we speak. 26 years old, pulled it for piece of mind. Had some severe pitting, located tank for $550 on line & $120 shipping from FLA. Almost 1/2 the price of local shops making one. Love I/O's, they are a dying breed. Good Luck.

 

[Parthery]

Welcome back....when does the screen name change to GW227? :mrgreen:

You putting the bracket on or leaving it as an I/O? And what happens to the Mako?

 

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

Congrats Brian, so you finally got it eh? She looks good, wife is happy, you are happy, that alone makes it a bargain !!!!!

 

[gw204]

feff(s) - I actually purchased the boat w/out running it, so I can't comment on how it moves with the 4 cyl. From what I have read though, the motor produces lots of torque so I expect it to jump on plane quickly, but not be overly fast.

jeffump18 - can you tell me where you found your tank? So far I only have one price of $740 (which doesn't seem bad).

Parthery - I'm going to leave it as an I/O for now, but there's no telling what the future will bring. As for the Mako, she is still tucked away in my garage and I still plan to finish her...someday.

 

[jeffump18]

I got the tank thru amarket.com. Its a big clearing house for lots of marine supplies. Click on tanks & you should have a choice of stock tanks (which mine was) or custom made (which i'm sure will be more). The stock belly tank was the exact measurements of my tank.
Good Luck.

 

[gw204]

Thanks. They must have sold out of the 93 gallon one. The largest they have listed now is 55. I sent them an email asking if any where available.

 

[BobP]

Brian, nice. I know you have been looking.

As far as name goes, more like "NO PAYMENTS", and half the fuel of former '93 Sailfish !

She's just a longer 204, all these gradys are classics. Better access to head in cabin.

And Admiral gets back on the water !

 

[cdwood]

Looks good Brian, this another "project" or just something to play with..........o wait, everythings a project for you. good luck.