Help! I don't know what I'm doing but I really want a boat.
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Help! I don't know what I'm doing but I really want a boat.
The ad for the boat I'm looking at reads "1991 VIP Vision 17 ft speed boat with a 2.3 Ford 4 cyl motor and a king cobra OMC drive. The boat is in good condition with a walk-thru bow. I have both the titles for the boat and the trailer" I know very little about boats but I would really like one so I am asking for guidance from you all. From the photos, the condition of the outside as well as the interior looks fine but what are some typical general questions that I need to ask the current owner? Any issues with this model boat/motor/drive that I need to watch for? Any guidance is appreciated!
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Buy an outboard powered boat.
Look for the latest model best condition boat you can find but an outboard engine is a lot simpler than an inboard if you're inexperienced. Try to find a well known brand of boat, unusual, custom, one-off, unique etc doesn't read well if you're just starting out and want a good all rounder.
Life's better with a boat!
RR
Look for the latest model best condition boat you can find but an outboard engine is a lot simpler than an inboard if you're inexperienced. Try to find a well known brand of boat, unusual, custom, one-off, unique etc doesn't read well if you're just starting out and want a good all rounder.
Life's better with a boat!
RR
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I can tell you right now that you have the wrong cam, your blower is too small, your pistons are too far below the block deck, and you need a bigger carburetor just like the rest of us on this forum. Those qualities are a right of passage into the brotherhood of the empty wallet, bad backs, and mad wives club going on here. As said, what you are looking for is a lovely outboard motor and your life will be the better for it.
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Old outboard engine
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Old inboard engine
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(Photo courtesy Ryan)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]566544[/ATTACH]
Old inboard engine
[ATTACH=CONFIG]566545[/ATTACH]
(Photo courtesy Ryan)
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The ad for the boat I'm looking at reads "1991 VIP Vision 17 ft speed boat with a 2.3 Ford 4 cyl motor and a king cobra OMC drive. The boat is in good condition with a walk-thru bow. I have both the titles for the boat and the trailer" I know very little about boats but I would really like one so I am asking for guidance from you all. From the photos, the condition of the outside as well as the interior looks fine but what are some typical general questions that I need to ask the current owner? Any issues with this model boat/motor/drive that I need to watch for? Any guidance is appreciated!
Don't buy any boat, that says OMC on it anywhere,....
Buy a boat powered by Merc or Volvo, with a Chevy based motor,.....
No Ford power, No OMCs, 'n for sure not a 470 Merc,....
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Thanks everyone! I think we will pass on this and look for one with an outboard motor instead. Like I said we are very new to this and want something older but reliable since we only have about 4k to spend on it. Thanks again for the help!