Hello All,
Back in 1989 and for a few year I owned a 25PC and a buddy owned a 1988 26PC. We also had other friends with boats in that size range. Had a blast and towed them all over. Many times to Grand Portage, MN, couple of times to Copper Harbor, MI and twice to Key West. Many decades and boats later I have purchased a 1988 26PC with a 454. Spent the summer cruising some but mostly bringing the girl back to life. I know you folks will be shocked but the list is not done. Are they ever
? I have a few questions that maybe some can help with. #1-There are two lights on the dash to the port of the wheel that I believe used to have covers so the lights only shine down helping preserve night vision. Lights work but no covers. Any replacements out there? OK quit laughing but wondering how others have dealt with this? Pictures on the internet show others with the same issue. #2- Neither wiper works. All my boats and friends boats have never seen a wiper not work. I have verified the switches are good but it was low on the list so didn't pursue. As both are not working will probably look for a ground problem next spring. Anyone know where the wires go once they enter the windshield frame? #3- I think I remember a step that you could fold up that was there for the engine room. Any pictures would help as I am sure I will have to make one as I bet none are available. #4-Performance and prop size. Again I have the 454 and was curious what folks have for a prop. Mine says its a seventeen but who knows if it still is. I will have it measured professional this winter. Again going on memory I think my 25PC had a sweet spot at 3400 RPM which was roughly 25MPH. Again fading memory but I think my buddies ran the same speed but it was 3800 RPM. Have many more questions but this is enough for now. One last thing IDCE HOLY CRAP AND WOW!!! Thanks all!
Back in 1989 and for a few year I owned a 25PC and a buddy owned a 1988 26PC. We also had other friends with boats in that size range. Had a blast and towed them all over. Many times to Grand Portage, MN, couple of times to Copper Harbor, MI and twice to Key West. Many decades and boats later I have purchased a 1988 26PC with a 454. Spent the summer cruising some but mostly bringing the girl back to life. I know you folks will be shocked but the list is not done. Are they ever
? I have a few questions that maybe some can help with. #1-There are two lights on the dash to the port of the wheel that I believe used to have covers so the lights only shine down helping preserve night vision. Lights work but no covers. Any replacements out there? OK quit laughing but wondering how others have dealt with this? Pictures on the internet show others with the same issue. #2- Neither wiper works. All my boats and friends boats have never seen a wiper not work. I have verified the switches are good but it was low on the list so didn't pursue. As both are not working will probably look for a ground problem next spring. Anyone know where the wires go once they enter the windshield frame? #3- I think I remember a step that you could fold up that was there for the engine room. Any pictures would help as I am sure I will have to make one as I bet none are available. #4-Performance and prop size. Again I have the 454 and was curious what folks have for a prop. Mine says its a seventeen but who knows if it still is. I will have it measured professional this winter. Again going on memory I think my 25PC had a sweet spot at 3400 RPM which was roughly 25MPH. Again fading memory but I think my buddies ran the same speed but it was 3800 RPM. Have many more questions but this is enough for now. One last thing IDCE HOLY CRAP AND WOW!!! Thanks all!
