Thalasso wrote:
TheDanceII wrote:
Don't know about the 288, but I would be very scared of those engines. If they were not winterized properly, both blocks could be busted.
I would go in under the assumption that boat engines need replacing unless you can run and verify.
compression test was done and results were OK?
Well taking in to consideration the apparent water seepage that I mentioned, the compression results were:
Port:
1: 175 2: 180
3: 145 4: 170
5: 165 6: 150
7: 170 8: 185
Stbd:
1: 170 2: 180
3: 150 4: 180
5: 170 6: 160
7: 180 8: 180
babbot1 wrote:
He isn't going to make much off 25k so take that into consideration. 10% split between brokers is only $1250.
And that's why you test drive.
Also, I would stay away. Those engines will be trouble. I bought a boat that sat for a few years(unknowing it was longer than a year until after we bought it) and it's been one issue after another.
Always go with the largest boat you can afford. You will never regret having more space. And if other owners say a cramped engine compartment, then stay away. I have a decent amount of room and it's still REALLY hard to work down there.
Can't really test drive the boat. It will not go in gear because of how toast the cables are. I was able to get the gears to engage manually though.
Sorry I disappeared for a bit. The seller apparently got super busy selling his other over $100,000 units and put this boat in the back burner. He recently resurfaced and would like to pick up on the conversation. Another thing that happened prior to me going to check out the boat, was that it was put on the water and it took about 50 gallons of brackish water. No clue on how the water got in and it was in a span of about 2 hours. Seller said he would fix no matter what the issue turns out to be. That does scare me a bit....
I was OK with the thought of buying this unit for $24,800 and having to put in about $5000-$8000 in maintenance. With water intrusion, I am now very scared that it could be really bad.