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Slackerous Maximus
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Outboard motor was under water(salt), any hope?
My dads boat was on Big Pine Key during the hurricane. Got flipped over, took some minor damage, but hull and T top are still good.
The motor, a Honda 150, was underwater at some point. His mechanic down there says it's seized. I have no way of confirming that. Any point in trying to sort it out mechanically (and electrically) if it was underwater? 150 outboards ain't cheap....
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12-02-2017, 01:03 PM
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Slackerous Maximus
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Also, if the answer to my question is a solid 'No', anyone got a line on a 150 outboard?
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12-02-2017, 01:04 PM
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As long as it wasn’t running when it went under there shouldn’t be any issues. How long did it sit after being submerged is the bigger question.
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12-02-2017, 01:12 PM
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Is it seized because it's hydrauliced and not from corrosion?
Ask if he's removed the spark plugs.
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12-02-2017, 01:24 PM
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The fact that the motor wasn't running at the time, and Honda outboards are better with salt water corrosion than the competition, I think it will be fine.
I'd hose down, mild detergent wash, what ever you can get at. Check the oil hasn't topped up with water, remove the plugs, then turn the engine over. Then I'd put the plugs back in and go for it. I suspect the mechanic wants to be "gifted" the engine that he will "fix" then on-sell it. |
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12-02-2017, 01:41 PM
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I ve sunk a couple of motors and they still run fine if you properly treat them before restarting. There is no way it's "seized" unless he cranked it without knowing how to deal with a submerged motor. If that the case it's still not hopeless yet. Pm me and I'll give you my number it's easier for me to talk then type.
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12-02-2017, 02:25 PM
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Boat dealers/marinas are notoriously a bit shady when telling the full truth to out of town owners. I question why a boat/motor that was meant to run in saltwater, all of a sudden is siezed without being run while submerged. These motors are made to survive in salty conditions, and are generally $100 + per horsepower, so not a cheap fix.
Is it possible to see/test the motor while still on the boat ? |
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12-02-2017, 02:41 PM
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Insurance claim?
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12-02-2017, 09:11 PM
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