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    Is this 27' maxum underpowered?

    I'm liking a '97 27' maxum scr express cruiser that was recently repowered with a 5.7L 250hp mercruiser. It looks to me that the original specs called for a 7.4L liter 330 hp engine as standard. The owner claims it has plenty of power but I am afraid it will not be enough power. Will this boat...
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    Is surface rust normal?

    I'm looking at buying a 1980 Carver Voyager 33 with inboards and Warner V-drives. The engines look very clean but I noticed some rust on the surface of the V-drives and also quite a bit of surface rust on the generator which is under the cabin. The boat is kept in the saltwater. Is this...
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    Yacht broker buyers fee ?

    A couple of questions: I found a cruiser I like that is listed with a Tacoma, Wa. yacht broker. I then negotiated the price over the phone. After we agreed on the price, I went in to sign the sale agreement subject to survey. After the agreed upon price and sales tax amount was a line called...
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