Looking at buying boat: Engine oil is grey(ish)

[p12]

I'm looking at a 93 SeaRay 200 Overnighter w/a mercruiser 4.3L. The overall condition of the boat is incredible, and the engine runs great, it looks and drives like a new boat. <br /><br />The problem, is the engine oil is somewhat grey. I've never seen oil this color. Any ideas?, don't want to pay a premium for this boat only to have to start pulling parts/engine.<br /><br />I don't know when the last time the oil was changed, or if there are any know problems. The boat is being sold at by a broker and i haven't been able to talk to the previous owner yet.<br /><br /><br />TIA<br /><br />Mike

 

[piratedude]

Re: Looking at buying boat: Engine oil is grey(ish)

offer to buy w/ the condition that a mech check out the oil issue.

 

[Don S]

Re: Looking at buying boat: Engine oil is grey(ish)

Gray = water in oil.

 

[JGREGORY]

Re: Looking at buying boat: Engine oil is grey(ish)

Agree with Don S, Stay clear.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: Looking at buying boat: Engine oil is grey(ish)

Originally posted by Don S:<br /> Gray = water in oil.

...and of course as soon as you say that to the broker, they'll just change the oil so as to fool the next interested buyer.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Looking at buying boat: Engine oil is grey(ish)

Ayuh,...............<br /><br />Either,......<br /><br />Buy it at $8000.00 Under Value,.. To pay for the New Motor,........<br /><br />Or,...... Run...........<br /><br />It Probably Froze........