That's me using the forklift to pull the engines out while parked on the street.

Forklifts....an essential tool for powerboating boating. That's a familiar sight.

Here is another picture of my 1989 242LS.

HEY CUDA!!
Gotta love those Kaamas!! Hope everything fended ok down there in FL.

So are parts for Kaama drives still available and how reliable are the drives overall???

Chuck 21401....So far I have had my 357 for four seasons. Never a problem with the drives. Change oil every 20-30hrs just because. I had them apart when I first aquired the boat just for curiosity. I repalced the bearings and u-joints only because they were right in front of me. I think I had about $200.00 in over the counter bearings,seals,and u-joints. The boots are expensive about $300.00 per side, available only thru Archer Marine. They are a very simple set up. They claim upwards of 700hp is acceptable. I would think they could handle more than that. No complaints here!!
Josh

Like PM said, the parts are over the counter parts other than the case and the boots. I haven't had any trouble with mine at all, other than replacing a boot.

My 1996 38 Formula. 500EFI & Bravos

Very nice looking ride....

Here's mine...1988 357 SR-1 Built a pair of 500 horse lower compression 454's out of the old 420's with the help of Dennis Moore who helped me with the build sheets. This boat rides like a Caddy. Pro chargers with intercoolers going in this off season