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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Is This A Good Beginner Rebuild?
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<blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 501504" data-attributes="member: 4972"><p>I would probably jump on it, but I have worked on them for a very long time.</p><p></p><p>Could you send close up pics of the transom, inside and out? Any soft spots in the deck?</p><p></p><p>Part would depend on how much they want for it. For $1,500, I would jump on it. For $3,500, I would pass.</p><p></p><p>You will need to compression test the engine BEFORE purchase, unless they only want $1k. Know that you will need to service the engine, since it was sitting so long. Carb clean, new water pump impeller, fresh lower unit fluid. Fuel tank will need to be pumped out dry, and filled with fresh fuel at the minimum. All new fuel line, squeeze bulb and filter if there is one.</p><p></p><p>None of that is particularly hard, IF you are experienced. If not, you will pay a marina dearly to do that work.</p><p></p><p>Again, it really depends mostly on your abilities. <strong>If you don't have many boat repair skills, tools or the time to do it, pass and buy a boat for a little more that is ready to go.</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thill, post: 501504, member: 4972"] I would probably jump on it, but I have worked on them for a very long time. Could you send close up pics of the transom, inside and out? Any soft spots in the deck? Part would depend on how much they want for it. For $1,500, I would jump on it. For $3,500, I would pass. You will need to compression test the engine BEFORE purchase, unless they only want $1k. Know that you will need to service the engine, since it was sitting so long. Carb clean, new water pump impeller, fresh lower unit fluid. Fuel tank will need to be pumped out dry, and filled with fresh fuel at the minimum. All new fuel line, squeeze bulb and filter if there is one. None of that is particularly hard, IF you are experienced. If not, you will pay a marina dearly to do that work. Again, it really depends mostly on your abilities. [B]If you don't have many boat repair skills, tools or the time to do it, pass and buy a boat for a little more that is ready to go.[/B] [/QUOTE]
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