F 36 Convertible

cclark75006 · Post by **cclark75006** » Wed Nov 10, 2010 5:02 pm

I am currently considering moving up from my F25 to larger F36 (Convertible) and wanted some of the forum members who own this model, or are familar with it to weight in on these qustions:

1. Is the Boat a good blue water vessel or should this model stay on inland waterways only?
2. Max sea and wind condtions you have operated in with comfort/safety?
3. Besides a sea trail and survey, any comments on any year models, engines to avoid or any other comments to assist in a search?

Thanks for the assistance.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Wed Nov 10, 2010 5:43 pm

I would not call it a blue water boat But My idea of a blue water boat is a Viking or a Bert. I know of several that have been used a lot off shore. I have been Thu some terrible stuff with mine.

Its a good all around boat

Engines to avoid believe or not the few I list are diesels . Some came with Cummins 504 (V8) great engine but dated and part are getting hard to get and $$$ . crly/Nissan diesels for the same reasons and under powered , Mitsubishi same thing.

Good Diesels ? Cummins B (5.9)seres great match ( avoid 4.2l merc/cummins ) most yanmar and volvos are good .

Gas motors ? I don't think any one is Bad or any brand is light years better , Condition is the most important thing .

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Wed Nov 10, 2010 5:58 pm

As Paul mentioned, a good all around boat. It's beam to length ratio gives it an edge over the 32 for sure...especially in a following sea.

They are tough boats, no doubt.
Dependent on what year you're looking at, I would look at a model with Crusader engines (454). Defintely stay away from the 460 with the Chrysler plumbing. These are fantastic engines, however trying to get cooling system parts, exhaust parts, etc are almost non-existant.

Of course diesels are nice but again, dependant on which model engines. Paul, Rossjo, RWS and Jav are knowledgeable in this department, as they run diesels.

The F36 is a great boat, take your time, look and ask lots of questions!

Good luck in your quest.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Wed Nov 10, 2010 6:03 pm

I forgot about the Chrysler 460 yes stay away it was made for a short time its a ford 460 that Chrysler Maranized . Now the Chrysler 440 is a great engine a little dated but a good engine

rbcool · Post by **rbcool** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:03 am

Growing up our definition of FORD : Found On Rockville Dump.
There are others but I shouldn't cuss on here

Audrey II · Post by **Audrey II** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:32 am

"Found On Rockville Dump" not being from your area we had a few different ones. Failed on race day, found on road dead, I sure there were more but the truth is I drive a Ford every day and have no complaints.

rbcool · Post by **rbcool** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:52 am

Ford is ok.

F***ING OLD REBUILT DODGE

FIX OR REPAIR DAILY

ETC.

mpulsev10 · Post by **mpulsev10** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:02 am

oh i gotta get in on this

Ford !

Found on Road Dead !!

mpulsev10 · Post by **mpulsev10** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:03 am

oh and

P.O.N.T.I.A.C.

Poor old ***** thinks its a cadilac

heh.

Audrey II · Post by **Audrey II** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:38 am

Fiat, Fix it again Tony this could go on for hours

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:39 am

Can't leave the european cars out...
For every Saab owner, there's a sob story.

Ok, let's get back on the subject.

cclark75006 · Post by **cclark75006** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:49 am

What was my question to start with?

Ok, thanks for the advise on engines to avoid, etc.

cclark75006 · Post by **cclark75006** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:55 am

Any data on fuel burn and speed at cruise for:

Crusaders 454 or Chrysler 440 engines?

I know, I know, concerns about economy and twin engines gas powered boats ( in the same sentence) is a bit silly...is it not?

cclark75006 · Post by **cclark75006** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:05 am

I'm finding boats powered with
Twin Chryslers 360's
and
Twin Chrysler 383's

And comments on these engines are to performance and ability to service?

Allen Sr · Post by **Allen Sr** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:51 pm

I may be wrong but I think the 360's are small blocks and I don't know if they would hold up that long pushing a 20,000lb boat. I would try to stay with big blocks. Engines won't have to work as hard.