Starting up a winterized boat
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Agree with everything already posted. I'd either wait until it thaws or take it to a marina and ask them to do a thorough inspection of the boat and then re-winterize. It might sound expensive but if they find something that's going to cost several thousand dollars in repairs, you'll feel really smart for doing it.
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Yep as everybody else already said wait until you can get it on the water for a sea trial. Any number of problems could pop up after the boat is off the trailer, leaks, drive issues, etc. Plus then you will know exactly how fast the boat will run, cruise speed, etc. Just make sure you take a handheld gps with you.
I went through it a couple years ago, guy told me on the phone boat ran high 70's, with the gps on the boat it was hitting high 60's pinned and was scary as hell. Needless to say I didn't buy the boat.
I went through it a couple years ago, guy told me on the phone boat ran high 70's, with the gps on the boat it was hitting high 60's pinned and was scary as hell. Needless to say I didn't buy the boat.
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The boat is a 1986 Baja sport 220 it is in Akron OH, there is a marina ( Sandy Beach Marina) that is 1 mile from where the boat is I am trying to contact them and see if we can work something out about doing a check on the boat on Sat.
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well not getting a response from them does anyone know of a good marina or mechanic in the aera that is willing to check out the boat tomorrow? its in Akron OH near the Portage Lakes state park.