That's the GM converted diesel from the 80's, Its direct bolt up for the 7.4 liter gas motor I do believe. Although the trans would have had to be replaced with a higher ratio for the lower RPM operation.
I'm sure you know that you need at least a 6 pack license and commercial insurance to carry paying passengers?
First time boat owner
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I’ll be doing the most on the West coast of Washington. But not opposed to do some whale watching at the San Juan islands.
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I saw a similar one like this but not as detailed as this! Thanks! Yeah I’m pretty excited about it. It is already licensed for commercial use.Cooler wrote:QR_BBPOST Looked up the original brochure for your Santa Cruz. Appears Carver did not offer a diesel, so someone down the line did a repower. Seeing as it was a commercial charter, you have some comfort in knowing it passed the inspections that commercial boats are required to do. Yippee! Diesel will offer you a lot of advantages. Here is a link:
https://carveryachts.blob.core.windows. ... 7/1977.pdfer
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Mainly the West coast. But not opposed to whale watching at the San Juan islands.
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Welcome Aboard. You have a unique boat there.
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I’ve been doing some research about the 6 pack. I found out that I can either do commercial fishing or sport fishing but not both, unless I’m fishing for tuna here in Washington.tomschauer wrote:QR_BBPOST That's the GM converted diesel from the 80's, Its direct bolt up for the 7.4 liter gas motor I do believe. Although the trans would have had to be replaced with a higher ratio for the lower RPM operation.
I'm sure you know that you need at least a 6 pack license and commercial insurance to carry paying passengers?