Need advice on Purchase

[T.LOWE]

Gentlemen,
I am looking at a 1982 Dixie Super Ski with a 5.7 merc. The boat has been restores and is really nice. However, when I went to look at the boat, there was water in the oil (milky dipstick). I immediately advised the guy that he did not have the boat priced to compensate for a cracked block or head trouble. The guy tells me that he has winterized the boat every year but always has milky oil after the winter. He advises that after changing the oil, no more water issues until the next year. I said, yeah right.
Well, the guy called me today and advised that he had changed the oil, run on the muffs and no issues. He advised that I was welcome to test drive the boat and do a compression check if it would make me feel better.
I like the boat but i am still leary of the situation.
any thoughts? I have never heard of water in the oil without their being an engine problem.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Need advice on Purchase

It could also be bad manifolds/risers especially if the oil is milky and the level hasn't gone up much.

You need to run it under load and then check the oil.

Either the guy is not hoest or is clueless...not sure which is worse. What else may be wrong that he isn't telling me about.

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Need advice on Purchase

Pass.....​

 

[andy1canada]

Re: Need advice on Purchase

Howdy!

I agree with Hault. Run... don't walk away from this one.

Unless the guy is prepared to knock about $4/K off the price for a new mill.

Murphey's Law is especially tough on boat owners.

Good Luck!

 

[Robj]

Re: Need advice on Purchase

Work him down on the price to pay for what could be a cracked block or tell him to take a hike. Unfortunately someone else will probably buy it only to find out that it has major problems.

Have a great day,

Rob.

 

[delsol]

Re: Need advice on Purchase

well i put a new engine in my boat it cost $$$$ and not fun and haut, still dont have it back...
pass.pass.pass.
bob/p

 

[T.LOWE]

Re: Need advice on Purchase

thanks for your advice, looks like we are all on the same sheet of music.