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Originally posted by WannaBoat
I just got back from looking. Unbelievably, the engine hatch opened. I got more of the story:
The marina did work on the boat, which was towed to them with water damage. Apparently a raw water intake pump leaked and flooded the engine room. They "pickled the engines???", but then the boat sat on the lot for about a year. The owner didn't pay, so the marina put a lein on the boat, and the owners walked away. The marina claims to not have done a thorough mechanical check, they just want to be rid of it. Here is my guess on what is required:
1) Remanufactured engines
2) Generator
3) Heater
4) Refrigerator looked bad, rust on bottom metal mount
5) New eisenglass
6) New dash panels (behind switches)
7) Missing rear seat and table
8) Missing a few cushions is room under stairs
9) Had a bit of a funk smell, perhaps mold in the carpets.
10) It was cosmetically in very good condition
11) 4 blade props, shafts and tabs all barnacled up
12) In need of new bottom paint
13) Hairline cracks aroung exhaust outlets (I think... the holes right above the bottom paint line)
14) Have no idea on electrical, but it was nice to see the hatch open.
Regarding engines, the sales guy stated that long blocks could be procured for about $2500. Some mercruiser end-of-year sale??? He also stated "He Was Told" they can be found for about $1800.
