vintner
10-23-2005, 08:58 PM
I just picked up an 88 Mariah open bow with a 351PCM. This replaces an old American Skier (which my dad is taking up to the lodge we stay at in Ontario) which is a bit too small for my family. I am impressed with the engineering that I've seen so far. I do have a few questions. What is the rated HP on this boat? 240 or 270 or something else?
What is the factory prop size (I'm guessing 13 x 13 1" L)? Do I have to take the entire assembly off to replace the impeller? It looks like tensioning is done with a big screwdriver or small bar. Are the big plugs at the rear of the exhaust manifolds (1/2 inch drive) for draining? My American Skier had the Commander manifolds and there were just little plugs on the bottom rear of each. I'm sure I'll have more questions as time progresses. Thanks, Chris.
What is the factory prop size (I'm guessing 13 x 13 1" L)? Do I have to take the entire assembly off to replace the impeller? It looks like tensioning is done with a big screwdriver or small bar. Are the big plugs at the rear of the exhaust manifolds (1/2 inch drive) for draining? My American Skier had the Commander manifolds and there were just little plugs on the bottom rear of each. I'm sure I'll have more questions as time progresses. Thanks, Chris.