Purchase Advice - 2000 1900SR2
Hello - previous Bayliner and Maxum owner newbie (to this site). Now that I’m retired, looking to get back into boating. Been eyeing 19 ft Maxums for two years now. Biggest fear is engine. I’ve come across a 2000 1900 SR2 that has my interest piqued. Super shape inside and out. It has a nearly new 5.7 MPI Mercruiser engine ( new crate engine installed about a year ago) with less than 100 hours. Boat has only seen salt twice. Local dealer (consignment) is selling it so i don’t have access to previous owner. Besides a sea trial, I would have boat mechanic do buyers inspection. Price is $ 10K - of course, fair price is subjective, but I’m thinking with nearly new engine, I can enjoy several years of reliable boating (with proper preventive maintenance). Any advice anyone can give me, particularly around ensuring robustness of engine ? Things to look for with the stern drive ? Sorry for the long message - I just need some sound advice so I make an informed (and rational) decision. Thanks !
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