New Boat Purchase, questions

bigdog · 07-13-2017, 08:03 PM

Would like feedback from Forum about potential used boat purchase.

Here is what's known:
Owner age: over 60, says he's picky about his boat, Maint, Cosmetics, etc
Boat age: 2002
Gelcoat: Very Good
Engine: Mercruiser 4.3L, 190hp, Carb
Engine hours: Guestimated at 600 ?
Second owner
Boat always in fresh water
Bellows never changed by current owner, who has owned for 10 yrs
Owner said 'Gimbal' was changed a few years back.
Upholstery good.
Outdrive issues: Unknown
Owner says engine runs perfect (why would he say different ?)
What about this engine hours? What should I be concerned about?

Will be bringing a boat mechanic to survey engine.
Have I missed anything ?

Thank for your feedback in advance !

07-13-2017, 08:03 PM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,410 Thanks: 307 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	New Boat Purchase, questions Would like feedback from Forum about potential used boat purchase. Here is what's known: Owner age: over 60, says he's picky about his boat, Maint, Cosmetics, etc Boat age: 2002 Gelcoat: Very Good Engine: Mercruiser 4.3L, 190hp, Carb Engine hours: Guestimated at 600 ? Second owner Boat always in fresh water Bellows never changed by current owner, who has owned for 10 yrs Owner said 'Gimbal' was changed a few years back. Upholstery good. Outdrive issues: Unknown Owner says engine runs perfect (why would he say different ?) What about this engine hours? What should I be concerned about? Will be bringing a boat mechanic to survey engine. Have I missed anything ? Thank for your feedback in advance !