SoCal Jet Boats
Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: Tylertjeep73 on April 27, 2014, 06:57:13 PM
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What is the scoop on a 1985 Tahiti 18'
Are these good boats ? I'm looking at one that has a 455 olds
Berkeley jet decent interior and the gel is redone 2 seasons ago
Starts literally soon as it cranks over and sounds good
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I had a kona with a 455. I would ask him if they have opened up the oil passages cause the olds motors are notorious for burning up bearings do to lack of oil. I did that to my 455 and put a 12qt pan on it and it ran good. There not a haul ass motor just cruisers unless you spend the coin and know the right builder
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having owned a 18 tahiti they're a great starter boat. they're quarter stringer and have some decent flex in the hull. you can strengthen the deck and dash with a bulkhead. doing mid 60s is common, and anything beyond that with some decent power you're better off at other hulls. just depends on what your expectations and hopes are in a boat. as with anything go over it with a fine tooth comb. you mentioned nothing about the stringer and floor condition. make sure you tap everywhere with a hammer or something solid and check for rot/water damage. you should be expecting to pay under $5k for a perfect runner.
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Question to all of you.
Does it not seem odd that there is a 1985 boat for sale with an Oldsmobile 455?
Anyone?
:o
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That put me on slight alarm... I thought that motor wasn't made after 79? Or somewhere in there ?
It passed the knock test with the back of a screwdriver I had