Just became a 1978 Condenza owner

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:22 am

I like to do my own work, need manuals and any advice to make this baby sea worthy?

AsLan7 · Post by **AsLan7** » Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:31 am

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Hey Steve. Welcome to the Cobaltchat forum. So glad you found us!

There are some folks here who can provide you with the info you need. They will chime in shortly.

Any pics?

Again welcome aboard mate!

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greg r · Post by **greg r** » Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:53 am

Welcome! I picked up a 87 as my Fathers Day gift. Theres a lot of manuals online. Like to see some pics of your boat.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Tue Jul 14, 2020 7:50 am

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Steve · Post by **Steve** » Tue Jul 14, 2020 7:52 am

I have alot of work to do, replace engine and work over the stern drive.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Tue Jul 14, 2020 7:57 am

akorcovelos · Post by **akorcovelos** » Tue Jul 14, 2020 10:42 am

What are you going to repower with? Have you done any moisture test on the transom and floor?

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Tue Jul 14, 2020 11:37 am

anyone know about how much this boat weighs with a small block chevy?

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Tue Jul 14, 2020 11:40 am

no but floor feels solid. Not sure about the transom, i will know more when I pull the engine.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Tue Jul 14, 2020 11:42 am

it's always been covered except when they used it. The owner has had the boat for over 30years.

Lockey14s · Post by **Lockey14s** » Tue Jul 14, 2020 11:53 am

Steve wrote: Tue Jul 14, 2020 11:37 am anyone know about how much this boat weighs with a small block chevy?

Congrats on the Condesa! Dry weight with single engine is 4500 lbs

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Tue Jul 14, 2020 4:03 pm

Big block would be nice but I would have to get manifolds and probably other stuff too.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Tue Jul 14, 2020 4:05 pm

Ok, didn't know what that thing would weigh. Appreciate the reply thanks.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Wed Jul 15, 2020 7:46 am

The current 350 in the boat that I am pulling out today has a cracked block due to freezing. What do I need to check on the OMC Stern drive while I have the engine out?

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Wed Jul 15, 2020 7:49 am

freeze damage.

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