Wife just came home with a 1983 SN 2001

I need some help. My wife just came home with a 1983 SN with the 351 pcm motor. The boat looks in great shape the prop has some little dings on it. I will get the size and pitch and order a new one. As for the motor do you guys like dislike the 351? This is my SN we were large boat people. My son is 3 and like to tube. Also can I put an after market boom so I can teach him how to Ski? Any thought would be great.

Thanks Thats the way I was taught.

When a woman comes home with a Ski Nautique, my first advice would be to marry her. Since you've already got that covered...

The 351 is great. If it hasn't been converted to electronic ignition, do it whenever you start having trouble with the standard ignition.

This place is great: Discount Inboard Marine They are very knowledgable, give free tech support, and carry most of the common parts you'll need at competitive prices.

The stock prop was Federal a 13x13. For greatly improved performance, get an Acme 540 (13x12) or if you like to wakeboard with a lot of ballast, a 542 (13x11.5). This is a pretty good place to order them: Propellers Online

I might also give your local prop shop a call before shelling out 350 for a new prop u might be able to get yours to like new for 75. Skips prop in Pittsburgh (Total Marine Solutions) will do the job and do it well they have been in business for quite a few years. Concerning the engine they are great provided you are knowledgeable enough to work out bugs in carb and ignition when the time comes. A new carb and updated elctronic ignition will eliminate many problems when the old girl starts acting up for you. Good luck and have fun- booms are great teaching tolls and you will be plenty far enough out of chine spray on your boat to teach your son.