GT-40 Repair Options?

[vtjc]

 

I recently sold my 99 MasterCraft SportStar(95-97 ProStar Hull) and I am researching options for my next boat. I like closed bow boats(prior boats where a 88 MC PowerSlot and 98 Moomba Boomerang) and would like another MasterCraft but the 190s are rare so I might end up trying a CC 196. People rave about the GT-40 in Nautique's, particularly their torque and reliability. I live in VT and often use my boat early and late in the season. I drain the block and bring the boat in during cold weather, but if a block where to be damaged, are there any replacement options besides a complete repower with a Chevy?

Thanks,

Jamie

[Alberto Soares]

Check out www.correctcraftfan.com, lots of info on Nautique maintenance.

[Jody_Seal]

Hi Jamie,

Replacement Ford parts are redily available. Blocks, heads and rotating assemblys. I currently have two Core 351-w motors that are of the GT-40 HP varity. What is not available anymore are re-power complet GT-40 motors, in fact I may have bought the last one two years ago for a Orlando customer. CorrectCraft Fan is a good informational source forold Correct Craft information. If you are still looking for a PS-190 I know of an 09 here in Florida. Has real high hours and needs re-upolstry as it was at a ski school but the price is really right!!!

[vtjc]

Thanks for the info that the GT-40 motor is serviceable.

 

Jody, please post or email me the info about the 190 in FL. Never hurts to look.

 

Jamie

 

[Jody_Seal]

Jamie,

Need e-mail address. mine is floridainboardsatmsndotcom

[east tx skier]

Jamie, go for the SN with the GT-40.  You won't regret it.  Awesome motor.  Mine has almost 250 hrs on it (at least according to the meter). :)

 

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[Jody_Seal]

250 hours on a GT-40 = trailer queen!!! /vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif

Nice looking motor though!!! Bet the rest of the boat is just as nice!!!

[6balls]

Agree w/east tx skier.  Bought my GT40 equipped SN last year w/84 hours on it and had a great season.  Can't wait til spring!  Awesome motor, and just about all hulls TSC 1 and beyond are fantastic for slalom. 

[Old MS Accout]

Skidim will have any parts needed for the GT40.

http://skidim.com/

[RichardDoane]

East tx skier - trim that zip tie !

[east tx skier]

Yeah, she was a pretty big TQ this year for sure.  Only had 190 hrs when I bought her, but the service records show regular, but light, use.  And, yes, I think the rest of the boat looks pretty good. :)

 Zip tie trimmed long ago.  Old picture.

 

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