Scorpion 230XL question
 

Looking at a Scorpion 230XL "Stinger" at a yard....needs alot of work, and I am willing to put alot of $ and time into the boat if I end up purchasing it. Its a boat I have a strong liking for.


Needs a new drive, but I cannot tell what type it is. The engine is a Mercruiser 7.4/V8 Bravo w/ thunderbolt ignition/power steering. Dont know the engines condition, would need it looked at.

-Is there anyone who can come take a look at the engine and try to help me figure out its condition. Boat cant be started..no keys..

Fiberglass work, electric and upholstery I can take care of myself.

Thanks!

Where are you located?

Will the engine turn over with 12v jumped to the starter?

I am on Long Island.
I havent tried to do that yet, but if you can guide me in the right direction, that might work. Thanks

Sam

Sorry been out of town. Whats the rest of the story?

Was told i could do a compression test. Take out spark plugs spray with WD40 and let sit, then repeat process next day. Engine must have a certain compression level i think?

CigaretteSam, Where are you located? Have you tried looking around on Craigslist or Boat trader?

Located on Long Island NY....havent purchased the boat yet but I am just trying to come up with a price list of what this and that will cost.

You might be interested in a 1984 CC Stinger 230 XL that is for sale: http://www.chriscraftstingers.com/ga...leveland%20230.

Don't use wd40! You will wash the cylinder walls...

Pull the plugs and insert the compression tester one cylinder at a time. Crank engine for 3 or 4 turns and take a reading.

Repeat seven more times to each cylinder and record findings.
A good engine will have at least 90psi if it is old, and a newer one will be as good a 125 or better, depending on the compression ratio. All these numbers don't mean much to a lamen, but the magic number to remember is "25". If you have a variation of 25 psi between any cylinder then the block has problems such as rings, or possibly head gasket or valve issues. As long as all the numbers are close you can guess the block is ok?

Takes about ten to fifteen minutes to do this job if you know what your doing.

Hope that helps.

Thanks alot!! :)