Fishing Forum

Well I pulled the trigger on a boat. she's not new but if I can get the motor running it should be a fun get around fishing boat. The registration says its a 1986 MG 1950 comp. After doing some searching I think its a 1986 procraft 1950 competition bass boat. Everything looks okay. the haul looked good and I really couldn't find any rot except in one small wood spot that I can replace. I will re-due the carpet and fix a few things that I can to clean it up. Something to work on over the winter.

My big issue to work out is the motor. Its a 1986 225hp evinrude v6. I was told it has a dead cylinder. I figure the first thing I need to do is a compression test to verify that. Any suggestion from you guys that know more than I do about these things?

He also threw in two other motors. A 9hp and 35 hp merc. Said the 9hp runs and he thinks the 35 does as well. He also threw in two other props. I walked away with everything for $400.
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Concrats on the new boat and a great deal. Would not be hard to check to see if there is a dead cyl, the question is, do you want someone to do the work on the eng for you or are you planning on doing it yourself?
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I'm going to try myself first (best way to get to know your boat) and if I can't than I'll get some help. I figure at the price I got everything for I'm not really out much If I can't. I should be able to sell the extras for what I'm into it and have some left over for repairs.
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Awesome! I'll shoot ya a pm
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