Missing Hour Meter ????

[NoGin]

2003 Rinker 270 FS
350 Merc
Bravo III

I am looking at buying a 2003 Rinker 270 Fiesta Vesta. I inspected the boat a second time today and can't find an hour meter. Anyone have any insight for me?

 

[Tubingluvr]

Re: Missing Hour Meter ????

a lot of boats never had them put in when new.
It is best to try and do a worst case calculation.
You could always ask the seller and then double that figure.

 

[imperial200]

Re: Missing Hour Meter ????

i agree most that are there dont even work and if someone tells you 200hrs its probably 6. . . but honestly who cares about the hours if the boat is well taken care of. . its like a car 200,000 miles is scary but if you had an anal old man who "loved" his boat more than his wife then the hours pry dont matter

 

[45Auto]

Re: Missing Hour Meter ????

I would guess that since it's a B3 it's not carbureted, which means you can read the hours off the engine computer with a scan tool or diagnostic software.

http://www.rinda.com/marine/mtspec.htm

Any dealer or repair shop should have one, they will probably charge you an hour's labor to scan the motor.

 

[tboltmike]

Re: Missing Hour Meter ????

How important are hours?
Most of the problems I see are from aging and neglect. An engine and hull can have few hours and if not properly stored or protected can experience severe damage.