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- Jan 12, 2011
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- cheyenne
Tho this is not directly a boat question, it does involve my shopping for a new-to-me boat rig. It is amazing how many V-6's of ALL mfg'ers are listed as "just totally rebuilt", or "low hours since major overhaul". If motors are so prone to major work needed at higher hp maybe this should be a qualification of shopping to look for "rebuilt". The other thing of note is how many post the compression readings across the cylinders. Tho this is not as good as a leakdown test it does give a good condition of cylinders and rings and I think is critical to purchase of used motors.
Even used an older boat in very good condition is a big investment for most of us and with the cost of new motors more than I paid for this house we live in concerns of motor longevity do come into play.
What say you? Nick
Even used an older boat in very good condition is a big investment for most of us and with the cost of new motors more than I paid for this house we live in concerns of motor longevity do come into play.
What say you? Nick