Old Boat, New Owner F30 'Clean Machine'

Surf and Sand · Post by **Surf and Sand** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:08 am

I have been lurking here for some time now, as I had bought a 1975 F30 'Clean Machine' at the beginning of June. I bought it in Charleston, SC and finally had it moved to St. Augustine, FL over the holiday weekend.

So, as I introduce myself, let me say this is the first big boat I have had. Many years of trailer size, but nothing like this. It needs some work, which I hope to do mostly myself, so I want to say "Thanks" in advance for all that I will be asking !

I think the boat has been repowered sometime in the past. It has PCM motors, twin Ford 351w, from what I have figured out. My first question is this: What is the proper way to reffer to these when I do post a question ? I have noticed most are reffered to by HP ratings, and I don't know what that might be on these. Thanks again !

S.A.M. · Post by **S.A.M.** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:18 am

Welcome Aboard.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:08 pm

Just post as much info as you have . like PCM 351 4 Barrel etc.

And welcome BTW the Clean Machine is a great boat

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:43 pm

Welcome aboard and nice looking boat.

The 351 Ford is usually 255 or 260 HP from what I have seen and read. My Mercruisers are 255hp and they are the Ford 351 engine.

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:48 pm

Welcome aboard. Nice to see more and more folks with Trojans they are willing to keep afloat. You won't be disappointed. Great boat.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:51 pm

My marine power 351 was 250 hp ands the merc was 255 . I belive merc also had a 233 hp 351 with a 2bl carb

LSP · Post by **LSP** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 9:44 pm

Welcome to the forum Mike....

MattSC · Post by **MattSC** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 9:48 pm

Welcome! Nice looking boat, best of luck with her!

Jersdevil · Post by **Jersdevil** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:36 am

Wlcome. I too have an F30 Clean Machine. 1979 with 228 Hp 305's.

Surf and Sand · Post by **Surf and Sand** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 11:54 am

Thanks for the warm welcome !

Tuck · Post by **Tuck** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 12:03 pm

herzlich willkommen!

there's a little german lingo for ya there.

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 12:48 pm

You can always depend on Tuck to throw in a little international flavor....but with a slight southern drawl

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:04 pm

Southern Germany? y'all

....Welcome. My 351's are Merc 233hp with 2 bbl carbs. I believe 4bbl produce 255hp in the merc like prowlerfish said.