Bought Crestliner Dane (pretty solid, from what I can see, welded aluminum runabout), decent trailer, motor as discussed, for $200. Haven’t a clue about the overall condition of the motor, but if no good I can hardly complain. Rig seems to have only the usual old-boat problems of bodged wiring and not sitting properly on trailer. Even has a lifting kicker bracket for the get-home auxiliary. My long-term plan is a Homelite/Bearcat when I find one at bottom-feeder price. Meanwhile, if this v4 doesn’t run, I’ll try one of my 40 hp big twins. Probably a little weak for a 700 lb boat, but …
Gearcase had maybe a tablespoon of water in it. Lube came out black but doesn’t seem noticeably gritty or contaminated. Is black normal?
There are two black rubbery sleeves near where the solenoid leads emerge from the leg. Are these some sort of disconnect?
This is the control box that came with boat. (Seller was open about it not being compatible with motor.) Disregarding other issues, could this be used to operate the throttle?
