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  1. tpenfield

    Thinking of buying a Maxum 2400 SCR. Thoughts?

    Yes, you know the drill. Structural moisture, etc. Just wondering what those white hoses coming from the top of the engine are . . . probably to the water heater on the port side (answered my own question). As far as parts . . . Great Lakes Skipper is always a place to check, but many parts...
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    MerCruiser 496 HO 2008 - Engine Alarm (constant sound)

    How 'bout that oil pressure. :unsure: 🤪
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    When To Dewinterize

    De-winterize . . . "When daily low temperatures remain above freezing and the chances of freezing weather has passed". :D
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    1989 Celebrity 181BR Restoration

    Wood core . . . fiberglass coated. I think there have been some restorations of Celebrity boats in the past. So, you could search the restoration forum for some specific guidance and some pictures of what's ahead.
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    Are we in trouble?

    I am always nervous about the time intervals between . . . Inspections/acceptance of the boat, delivery of the cash, and taking physical possession of the boat. The time between the inspections and taking physical possession is where things can go wrong. It is best to make sure that...
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    1989 Celebrity 181BR Restoration

    You can go over to Home Depot and get yourself one of those moisture meters for wood. ($40 ish) then with a couple of small drill holes test the bulkhead and stringers for moisture level. I'm thinking the structure (stringers, bulkheads, etc) is pretty well saturated with water given the...
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    Craigslist Trolls: What is the point....

    IDK . . . it seems like FB Marketplace is where all the cool kids hang out now. 🤪
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    Are we in trouble?

    Did you walk out with the money in hand? 🤪
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    Are we in trouble?

    Help us out here . . . You agreed to buy the boat (when)? Were there any contingencies for inspections in-water testing? You paid the $$$ last week. What does the sales contract state regarding inspections and transfer of ownership? What commitments have been made by the dealer? Are they...
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    Are we in trouble?

    The answer to your original question (Are We in Trouble?) may be yes. However, it really depends on the details of the transaction and ownership transfer. If you are in a situation of being stuck with owning a broken boat (engine), you are really relying on the dealer acting in good faith. If...
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    Are we in trouble?

    So 'purchase made' meaning money paid? It may be your boat, but consumer protection laws would come into play at that point. 'fitness for use' type of stuff. When did it become your father's boat and should it have been winterized prior to . . .? Money paid usually is when ownership...
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    Are we in trouble?

    You should get your $$$ back and start over with a different dealer/boat. Replacing an engine is real hit-or-miss and lots of variables to consider. None of that will be in your control and you will be victimized the whole way. Run away and find something else.
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    Buying a boat

    Many boats are fine for beginners . . . not too big, not too powerful, not too complicated. Have you taken water safety/boating safety courses? You should. How much money is a lot? Use the buyers checklist that JB posted. Engine/outdrive - OMC sterndrive engines are a concern (OMC went out...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    I think that is why the used market is so strong, particularly in slightly used boats (under 5 years). It is the 'bird in the hand' situation. I have seen folks trying to buy new, only to get pushed out in the lead time once they place an order. The boat market has been so crazy the past...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Any next steps on the boat buying front?
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    1990 Mercruiser & BBC 454: Cautions or Concerns

    Thank you (y) :D I have bought older boats over the years (13 & 16 years of age), and there was a significant amount of maintenance and restoration needed to put some life back in them. In each case the engines were in decent shape, but I discovered structural issues in the hulls. The Sea...
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    1990 Mercruiser & BBC 454: Cautions or Concerns

    1990 is going to be the Mark IV GM 454. A 32 year old engine (in a car or a boat) what could possibly be wrong with it :ROFLMAO: The Bravo outdrive was introduced in 1988, so a 1990 would be the first generation of the Bravo. 32 years of age . . . what could possibly be wrong with it? 32...
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Yes, very considerate of the Design Department at CY . . .
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    Here is my day's work . . . This piece is the red insert to the bow forward facing backrest. It does not get a logo, same as the forward facing stern seat backrest. For such a small piece, it took a long time to make. . . about 7 hours. . . . The panels that make it up are a bit funky looking...
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    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    'pulls' as in tack strips? The seat bases had them where the white met the gray. The backrest don't have them and don't really need them, based of their design. IIRC, my Formula had tack strips on some of the backrests, as well as all of the seat bases.
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