Hi - This is my first boat and I have lots to do. Its a 79 CVX 16SS with the Mercruiser 140.
We took it out a few times after doing some work to get it up to par and seaworthy. On the 3rd trip out it, #1 exhaust valve decided it could no longer keep it together. Im searching for a good used motor as a rebuilt or new motor is out of the question at this time. It also needs the Gimble pin replaced as the steering sloppy, but there is little info on this. I know it can also use a floor and stringers, but I gotta say, in the 3 days we took it out, only the first time did it drain any water from the drain plug on the ramp. So its water tight. I look forward to getting it back on the water over the winter with another motor, and possibly redo the bottom end on the old motor when $$ is available.