I'm looking at Buying a used Boat.?

Question

The Boat I'm looking at is a 1990 Four Winns 180 Horizon to be specific. It has has 302 Ford Engine Mounted to an OMC outdrive. I was told by another dealer that OMC Parts are difficult to get. Any truth to that, or was he just trying to sell me one of his boats.

Answer 1

When OMC went down 10 years ago, BRP picked up the outboards, but the stern drives lack parts and service support nowadays.

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edit:

listen to the next guy, sounds like he has more direct experience with it than I do.

Answer 2

There is company called GLM that makes most parts for OMC.I have used them many times and they have any drive parts that you need if you damage the drive.The boat you are looking at is a good boat.Make sure the top and interior are in reasonable shape as it is very costly to repair.Welcome to boating.

Answer 3

Go outboards there less issues>