engine 228 - manual - Yes , specs Yes
Fresh water system - No but It has been a lake boat to the extent that its on a non galvanized trailer.. the guy is the second owner.. no salt exposure evidence corrosion. I am looking for an estimate now to bring my first thousand to add a fresh water...
Thank you all for your feedback! Anything else ? I missed here:
0. Transom / Stringer / Wood check
1. Compression check
2. Oil quality sample from pumping a little oil out from the pan via the dipstick
3. Lower unit drain plug slightly loosening to check for water
4. Temperature stability...
I think that the owner really just bought this after a barn find a year ago. He claims nothing other than it runs and showed me video so far. We are supposed to take it out on the lake as a final contingency ..
Transom and deck are solid! its a 1978 21' GlasPly mfg October .. supposed to have all glass stringers. It has been fresh water most all of its life (and looks like it). The boat is in really good cosmetic condition ... haven't run the motor yet. It is water cooled.
thank you for chiming in
Buying a used boat with Mercruiser 228
Hello, I am planning to buy a used 21' Glasply with a Mercruiser 228 engine and Alpha1 outdrive. I am looking for advise on things to inspect. I am a automotive mechanic and I am planningon including the following short list:
Compression check
Oil...
