Another one...Maybe

[Sled600]

I found a nice 1999 3000SCR that I really like. It doesn't have a windlass, but is pre wired. That is a must have for me. So I can install one. The brokers ad said 450 hours. He tells me tonight that was an error, and it really had about 800 hours.....

Do I need to be worried about 800 hours?? He has taken good care of the bost..so it seems, and what I have been told. He keeps the boat docked in his back "yard" on the river. He had a 30 minute No Wake putt to the lake, so every outing had at least an hour of slow speed.

I was ready to make him an offer but hesitated when the hours doubled....

If we can agree on a price, there will be a haulout and survey....

Thanks!
Rocky

[mmwjr]

A boat gas engine EOF (end of life) is typically between 1000 and 2000 hours. It depends on how well it is maintained. A fresh water engine may go even longer as salt corrosion is the main reason for the engine to die.

Since you said it on a river and lake I am assuming fresh water use.

You may consider having an engine survey performed by a certified person. Compression test, oil analysis, ...

[Kevlar7r]

When i bought mine, there were no hour meters, and best estimate was from the time underway from the GPS. I kinda figured with buying a boat of this age, there are no guarantees on the engines and drives, no matter how well it was maintained.



A 2010 used engine was installed on my port side a few months before I bought the boat. I just blew a head gasket on that engine.



I would say if the engines run fine, appear clean and well maintained, and there are no obvious issues, that's the best you can hope for.



Sounds like a freshwater boat, that's lived a pretty easy life. Go for it.

[shrew]

I bought my boat because it was the only one in the size range that had closed cooling AND the lowest hours (aprox. 350). The engine blew in late August of the FIRST SEAON I owned it.

At the end of the day, it's still a 16 yr old engine. Be prepared to repower and be surprised if you don't need too.

[Sled600]

All good points. It seems like a nice boat, and would be worth putting new engines in.... I have put in an offer....so wish me luck!,

Thanks!