Wow didn’t know that, found out that it wasn’t the battery either. It was those crusty terminals preventing it from cranking over. Now I have a brand new spare battery! lol

Of course not! About half way through when I started the engine up in the driveway the out drive was not trimmed up, it was tilted down a good bit

@@brianbluemkejr you dont get it half way is a lot , it damage the same way pretty much

I was saying halfway through the video, when I started it in the driveway. The out drive way as close to down as I could get it, basically the same as running it trimmed up in the water.

I’m sure you’ve noticed my luck always runs out eventually lol. Appreciate all the kind feedback, we will get her fixed again!

Sure does lol I’m learning the hard way!

Ya that’s what I’m thinking… if it’s not in there, I have no clue where it went. It was parked on concrete for the last 8 months and never leaked at all.

100% check the terminals, good starting point for diagnosing the issue. Wish I did that myself and could’ve saved a few hundred dollars and a couple hours in the sun fixing it lol. And yup, used out drive worries me alittle bit because who knows the life it’s been through. Might be looking toward new, who knows !

@@brianbluemkejr it all depends on your plans for the boat I guess. If you are going to keep it - the new outdrive is definitely worth it. If you are going to fix\enjoy\sell\move on, than a used one seems more reasonable. Also, to make further boating less frustrating think on installing a small transom and a kicker motor, like a 6-9.9 hp outboard. That way you won't need towing at least. It's also fun to cruise on it and save some gas\enjoy low noise.

lol this has been on my mind for awhile now… I for sure need one. And ya I think the end goal is it fix/use/sell before summer ends. Just need to get her 100% first. Just found someone with a new mercruiser out drive for sale on market place for 1200$. Said he put it on his boat then the engine blew, only has like 5hrs max on it. Gear ratio is 1.47 too which will be perfect for this boat. Trying to set up a date to go snag it soon, located in NY.

@@brianbluemkejr wow, the price is really sweet! not so sure about 1.47 ratio though. That number sounds way too low, like for a diesel engine with low rpm and high torque. The petrol alphas usually come in 1.64-1.85-1.92. Dunno, ask where he got it and if it was from\for a diesel, that's probably how he blew the motor (with excessive load) and the same might happen to yours.

So he had it on a 350 V8. Everything I saw online showed typically V8s run 1.47 or 1.32, v6 run 1.65 or 1.85 and 4 cylinders run 1.98. What would you recommend running on it?

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Fenders! Sorry about that lol

@@brianbluemkejr 🙂

I’ll get better with my terminology I promise

The whole boat or just the current out drive?

I couldn’t hear a difference at all but good advice. I try to be as aware as possible with my surroundings with everything I do, just didn’t notice anything different or out of the ordinary. Better luck next time!

Timing for the engine? What exactly for?

My comment was for the hard start before I see you fixed the wiring

Ahh okay makes sense, appreciate the feedback!

Yup, I’m well aware of that at this point 😂 just want one day out on the water that doesn’t end in being pulled back lol

Yup… sucks for sure lol

Ya I’m juggling that option right now, think it might be my best bet. Especially with the 3yr warranty, can’t beat that.

@@brianbluemkejr yes..save another break down, buy it new !. do not waste your time and money on a used unit. yes..i know they are not cheap ?, but its the piece of mind that will cover the tears later !.

Facts, going to start looking tonight.

@@brianbluemkejr lots of luck dude I hope you find what you need

Appreciate it!