Yes, we sampled both engines, both drives and the generator. The engine oil samples showed 2.5, 2.8 and 2.8 percent fuel in the generator, port and starboard engines. If you'd like, I'll upload the files.
That is good advice. I understand that I'll need not replace or repair certain systems during my ownership. I'm trying to identify existing problems and negotiate off the price. At best these oil samples indicate a lack of proper maintenance. I just want to to as much as possible not to purchase a boat that immediately breaks down during boat season 2027.
Thank you!
Understood, we heard a strange whine at 2,000 to 2,500 rpm. Quite loud, but we thought it was the engines not being synchronized. It kind of sounded like a loud version of the 'strobe' sound you hear when engines run simultaneously at close but different rpm. If that makes sense.
Hopefully I didn't misrepresent
Hopefully I did not misrepresent. The water was in the drives only. Near as I could tell, about a teaspoon and a quarter. The engine had no water in the oil. They tested high on fuel in oil. From what I know, these owners started the boat, ran about a mile to their favorite cove, dropped the hook and hung out all day. So the engines barely got to operating temp. The owner only put 20 hours per year on engines for the two years they owned it.
Thank you for your interest and help. We signed a purchase agreement committing sellers to repair deficiencies relating to safe and mechanically sound boat. It was agreed that we would negotiate proper repair. Minor repairs, of which there were several, i agreed to repair. Major issues, namely a leaking power steering actuator, leaking tilt cylinder or motor, baldy damaged propellers, raw water pump bearing failure, high iron and water content in the drive fluid and recharging the onboard fire suppression needed to be credited off the purchase price. I assessed an allowance of just over $6,000.00, primarily parts cost with me providing labor. Sellers said, "We will send you your deposit check back". No good faith negotiation, just that. The boat was not worth all the minor issues, gelcoat repair plus the allowance.@Boaterdan278michigan . . . any updates on this? The lakes will be freezing in a couple of months
Thank you Lou. The boat purchase did not work out. Your advice is excellent. An aside, I remember a LouC from the old IFourwinns board, always good advice. Was that you?
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