Checkmate
04-29-2004, 05:02 AM
I am still looking at the 76 Scarab I posted about recently. I am still undecided about it , but I do know all that there is about the boat before I turn it down or go for it.
The latest question is this. I have been told that the 280 was a trs drive made by Volvo. Well this boat has 280 on the rear of the drive, BUT says Mercruiser on the side of it ?:confused: Is this something different ? The guy who owns it said that the previous owner has redone the whole transom to run different drives. I have no idea if he is b.s.ing me or what.
Also, would a 21 pitch stainless prop be a wise choice for a 7,800 lb boat with twin 350's ? I would imagine it would have to do with the hp.
One last thing, is it a good idea to run a solid lifter in a boat ? He says the 350's are running solid lifters. I haven't asked too much more on the engines yet.
Thanks for bearing with me on this decision I am trying to make, Dan
The latest question is this. I have been told that the 280 was a trs drive made by Volvo. Well this boat has 280 on the rear of the drive, BUT says Mercruiser on the side of it ?:confused: Is this something different ? The guy who owns it said that the previous owner has redone the whole transom to run different drives. I have no idea if he is b.s.ing me or what.
Also, would a 21 pitch stainless prop be a wise choice for a 7,800 lb boat with twin 350's ? I would imagine it would have to do with the hp.
One last thing, is it a good idea to run a solid lifter in a boat ? He says the 350's are running solid lifters. I haven't asked too much more on the engines yet.
Thanks for bearing with me on this decision I am trying to make, Dan