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"Old School" Horizon 210 1987
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Author:  Big Boat Bay Buster [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:55 pm ]
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Hope there is room in here for an "old school" Horizon. Just bought it last week and brought it home form NJ to Long Island NY. Its an 87, 210 With a Mercruiser 5.7(260). Its in running condition but it needs work to bring it to its former glory. I do alot of work myself and love the look of the older boats. Alot of you guys have some NICE, newer boats, but I hope mine will bring back some memories of years gone by. Hopefully, I'll be done by summer. If interested, I can post pics of my progress.
Chris
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Author:  ardy [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:11 pm ]
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Ahhhh a classic, love it, by the way welcome!!!
Ardy
Adelaide South Australia
Author:  chrisvs [ Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:37 pm ]
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Great looking boat Chris. We have a few Horizons of that vintage on our lake, and I must say, they are solid and classy! Looks like a bowrider version of a Liberator! (which translates into SWWEEEETTTT :) )

Definately post pics of your progress!

Cheers
Author:  230 Mike [ Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:10 am ]
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Are you kiddin'? I'm in love.

Last year during our weeklong stay at Table Rock, our slipmates were an older retired couple with a FW from, IIRC, 1978. They were the original owners! They had used the boat all the time their kids were growing up, taught them to ski behind it, took all their kids' friends along, all that - and now the kids were all gone and it was just the two of them, but every late afternoon they went out in their boat together, still loving the early evening cruise and no doubt reliving all of the times they had in that boat.

We should all be so lucky.

There are lots of great new, shiny boats on this board, but a boat doesn't take on a soul overnight.

Looks like a new trailer - I can't tell, is it supporting her all the way back to the transom?
Author:  LouC [ Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:31 pm ]
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Great looking boat, I have a 1988 200, the interior is all new, but the outside (gelcoat) needs some help, yours looks like it was really well cared for!
Author:  Big Boat Bay Buster [ Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:07 am ]
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Thanks for the warm welcome. The trailer is a new load-rite I purchased for this boat. I like working on boats, not trailers. I need to swing by the trailer dealer so he and I can adjust the rollers and such to get it set up just right.
This boat is indeed a liberator with an open bow! I did some reserch and it appears they share the same hull!!
Chris
Author:  Shawn [ Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:49 pm ]
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Nice boat! My previous boat was a '87 190 Horizon w the original 4.3 in it. I bought it from my uncle which was the original owner. Grew up coming to the lake and using that boat. Had a lot of good memories for me. Keep us posted with any updates.
Author:  Big Boat Bay Buster [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:02 am ]
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The project begins. My "spidey" sense told me something wasn't right with the engine. Sure enough, 2 damaged pistons and water getting into #3 & #5. Image
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Author:  millhaven_nice_guy [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 4:33 pm ]
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Do you think that damage was by wear and tear or did the block freeze and crack from improper winterization?
Author:  Big Boat Bay Buster [ Sat Feb 23, 2008 6:33 pm ]
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I did some inspecting today and found this in the #3spot on the port head.This is more than likely the cause for the problems. From what I read this is a common spot for cracks on the SBC. The other head has a similar crack! The block, pistons and crank look OK. No real signs of overheating. I guess the cracks are just bad luck. Will send block to Machine shop on Monday.
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This is interesting, a good argument for using a FWC set-up when in salt water.I could not believe all the marine life living inside the engine!!
Chris
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Author:  impulse [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:39 pm ]
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Big - It's always wonderful when someone makes something new out of something old. I'd like to think I was that ambitious. You deserve alot of credit for taking on that project. It will no doubt bring you alot of satisfaction the first time you float it. Good luck and nice boat!
Author:  230 Mike [ Sun Feb 24, 2008 8:31 pm ]
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For the first time, we're now going to have to worry about zebra mussels in our engines in our area.
Author:  saopm [ Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:31 pm ]
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Chris,

Nice boat. What are you plans for the engine?

My brother has a nice GM 383 engine that is hardly used and is thinking of selling it. He had it built by a local machine shop for his 19' stingray that he used at most 10 times before he junked it. The engine is at his shop in Bohemia if you are interested. Send me an email at if you want the details.

Tim
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