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Woodsy · 04-22-2014, 03:10 PM

Due diligence!

Both motors are used.... the newer motors have computers that can tell you how many hours... (they told you that) but they also can tell you how long and at what RPM.... ask for the maintenance records.

Have the boat surveyed by a licensed marine surveyor.... its your best defense! I think a survey runs $25 or so per foot. They will check and test engine lubricants, as well as compression and hours etc..

The 2 stroke by its nature pollutes more, although modern 2 strokes are pretty good.

Woodsy

04-22-2014, 03:10 PM	#4
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 80 Thanked 984 Times in 443 Posts	Due diligence! Both motors are used.... the newer motors have computers that can tell you how many hours... (they told you that) but they also can tell you how long and at what RPM.... ask for the maintenance records. Have the boat surveyed by a licensed marine surveyor.... its your best defense! I think a survey runs $25 or so per foot. They will check and test engine lubricants, as well as compression and hours etc.. The 2 stroke by its nature pollutes more, although modern 2 strokes are pretty good. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.