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I have a 98 203 that the trailer is rusting out on.
Anyone have a good recommendation for a new or a lead on a clean used one?

Im located in southern Oregon but could travel if its worth it!

Prop was delivered monday because of weather delay. Got it installed today and went to the lake after work.
61mph
5500-5600 rpm
WP 25psi full throttle
Tried to walk a couple times but easily...

Thats only if i can drive it!
Most of the lakes i fish are on the smaller side so i dont think i will really mind the slower topend.
I just wanna turn on a dime at 50mph and get out the hole...

Got the lower u it sealed back up installed the waterpump and reinstalled lower unit!
prop comes back tommorow going to water test sunday and i will report back findings!

I have seals to install in the old housing if i need to go that route.
how often are the yellow push in style a problem?

Im getting ready to install waterpump and seal in lower unit.
The seal housing that was leaking id bolted on but it looks like the new one does not require bolts is this the correct seal?
Also does...

Just got a 203 with one seatback missing. Where did you get replacements?

I think i found a leak!

Thats a tough decision seems like old clean boats are going up in value. Id prob fix and fish it for another 20yrs if it was me. I just got a 98 203 the transom feels solid how did you know you had a...

1/2" nc x 2" fit perfect thanks!

Lock nut is tight now, do you happen to know the size/ pitch of bolt that is suppose to go there?

Yes its going to to Phils. Spoke with them yesterday they are about two week turnaround. Im gonna...

Got my prop to pad measurments and it was way off ended up being set at almost 5" below pad.
So it looks like who ever installed jack plate never installed the side bolts to secure it after...

Couldnt agree more
It took two trips to get motor running correctly because i didnt do plugs first time, only changed reeds. Now i know exactly what a fouled plug feels like.
Changing multiple...

I never power load ive always just positioned trailer correctly and winched boat on with little effort.

I Do not feel a bog on hole shot, pops right up
I did message previous owner and he said he...

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Its dinged from previous owner i need to send it out and get it cleaned up. Gonna start measuring prop to pad i think im low which would make boat run high from my...

Update went for a quick test today motor is running great boat gets right up on pad cruises up to 55 and falls off pad. So now i need driving lessons!

Thanks for the help everyone i believe the...

Plugs i took out where the correct ngks for the motor
I will check out the tstats want to get it running right then go thru all the updates.

Just drained lower unit before test tommorow it was...

Finally got compression numbers
All cylinders where between 100-105 lbs

Replaced plugs and changed fuel filter also dosed tank with quickleen and quickcare.

Fired it up on the hose and idled...

I will find time this week to do a compression test.

Think i will replace sparkplugs while there out!

Have an update. Got the reeds installed and primed the oil system. Took boat to the lake and it runs a better but still isnt correct.

The boat still is really slow to get on pad and still runs a...

Update, found a couple hrs to take apart intake.
Found broken reed pedal stuck to the reedblock a couple pedals over! There are half a dozen pedals that are cracked/ missing small pieces. Just...

Found the welch plug! Updated first post with serial number..

Also do either of these pictures show my serial # ?

I hope im get lucky would make this boat a really good deal!
Definately lost an entire pedal after scoping it.
Looked at the piston and it looks fine but could only see about a third of it because...

Can you pm me with purchase info on these i would like a set and any gaskets needed to install them properly!