- Joined
- Apr 15, 2012
- Location
- Columbia, Mo
Hi all,
This is my first post, so please overlook "the new guy just looking for free advice theory." I am a fisherman and have been for years. In recent years, my Dad's boat has continued to deteriorate, and it's time that I look for a boat that I can call my own.
I'm looking at this model used boat right now. It comes with a '99 200 HP Evinrude, Lowrance HDS 8, Lowrance 332, MinnKota Maxxum Pro 80# with lift assist?!?! He says he had to put a new powerhead on it two years ago after getting stuck in some mud, and it's now got 200 hours on it. Also says the motor has 510 total hours because "I start my boat and let it idle 15-20 minutes before I take off in colder water." I also fish a lot of rivers, so I have to idle a lot of creeks." Here are some stats on the motor. Maybe you can help me diagnose any perceived issues...
RPM RUN TIME % IN BAND
0-500 1 HOUR .2%
500-1000 228 HOURS 46.1%
1000-1500 65 HOURS 13.1%
1500-2000 9 HOURS 1.8%
2000-2500 8 1/2 HOURS 1.7%
2500-3000 21 3/4HOURS 4.4%
3000-3500 27 1/2 HOURS 5.6%
3500-4000 33 1/2 HOURS 6.8%
4000-4500 28 HOURS 5.6%
4500-5000 24 HOURS 4.8%
5000-5500 29 HOURS 5.9%
5500-6000 20 HOURS 4%
6000-6500 25 SECONDS
Just looking for anything further you can contribute on the boat itself or on the outboard. Should I be concerned about the motor based on the printout that he's provided? Should I run from this deal based on 510 hours on the motor? I am really trying to finalize the boat shopping process and narrow my search down!! I'll also let you guys give me an educated guess on what this rig might be worth. After a few responses, I will provide the current asking price for comparison's sake.
Thanks for any assistance. MoFire
This is my first post, so please overlook "the new guy just looking for free advice theory." I am a fisherman and have been for years. In recent years, my Dad's boat has continued to deteriorate, and it's time that I look for a boat that I can call my own.
I'm looking at this model used boat right now. It comes with a '99 200 HP Evinrude, Lowrance HDS 8, Lowrance 332, MinnKota Maxxum Pro 80# with lift assist?!?! He says he had to put a new powerhead on it two years ago after getting stuck in some mud, and it's now got 200 hours on it. Also says the motor has 510 total hours because "I start my boat and let it idle 15-20 minutes before I take off in colder water." I also fish a lot of rivers, so I have to idle a lot of creeks." Here are some stats on the motor. Maybe you can help me diagnose any perceived issues...
RPM RUN TIME % IN BAND
0-500 1 HOUR .2%
500-1000 228 HOURS 46.1%
1000-1500 65 HOURS 13.1%
1500-2000 9 HOURS 1.8%
2000-2500 8 1/2 HOURS 1.7%
2500-3000 21 3/4HOURS 4.4%
3000-3500 27 1/2 HOURS 5.6%
3500-4000 33 1/2 HOURS 6.8%
4000-4500 28 HOURS 5.6%
4500-5000 24 HOURS 4.8%
5000-5500 29 HOURS 5.9%
5500-6000 20 HOURS 4%
6000-6500 25 SECONDS
Just looking for anything further you can contribute on the boat itself or on the outboard. Should I be concerned about the motor based on the printout that he's provided? Should I run from this deal based on 510 hours on the motor? I am really trying to finalize the boat shopping process and narrow my search down!! I'll also let you guys give me an educated guess on what this rig might be worth. After a few responses, I will provide the current asking price for comparison's sake.
Thanks for any assistance. MoFire