Cobalt 263 in Jupiter Florida
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2023 11:41 am
Hi guys! I picked up a neglected 263 that sat in a boat barn for 9 years! The motor was badly seized from saltwater leaking down the risers into the exhaust manifolds and into the heads.
I did a lot of cleaning to remove 9 years of forklift soot including
high speed wheeling out the gelcoat, scrubbing the seats, shampooing the carpet, etc. to bring her back to life.
I spent a small fortune on a remanufactured 8.1L Gi block and used the intake manifold, oil pan, timing chain cover, pulleys, etc. off the old motor. Almost everything else is new;
Fuel system, risers, exhaust manifolds, starter, alternator, belts, plugs, etc.
We finally got the motor installed and went for our maiden voyage last week. I still have a couple of bugs to work out but had an amazing day on the water! What a great riding boat!
I did a lot of cleaning to remove 9 years of forklift soot including
high speed wheeling out the gelcoat, scrubbing the seats, shampooing the carpet, etc. to bring her back to life.
I spent a small fortune on a remanufactured 8.1L Gi block and used the intake manifold, oil pan, timing chain cover, pulleys, etc. off the old motor. Almost everything else is new;
Fuel system, risers, exhaust manifolds, starter, alternator, belts, plugs, etc.
We finally got the motor installed and went for our maiden voyage last week. I still have a couple of bugs to work out but had an amazing day on the water! What a great riding boat!