Looking for a boat $30,000 budget.
03-17-2016 | 10:34 AM
#21
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May as well check its cholesterol levels, blood pressure and prostate while you're at it!
Fresh water is cleaner, no argument but maintenance is still the key to longevity. Ive never been concerned about salt water, only concerned with how the boat has been maintained. Everything washed and dried before putting the boat away. Engine(s) flushed meticulously, closed cooling certainly better but don't rule out raw water cooled if it's been loved.
If the boat has suffered because of salt water, you'll be able to see it very easily. Corrosion and damage on anything metal, bolts, fittings etc. look carefully, if you can't see any corrosion or salt residue anywhere then she's probably been well looked after.
Surveys aren't perfect but would give you some peace of mind.
RR
Fresh water is cleaner, no argument but maintenance is still the key to longevity. Ive never been concerned about salt water, only concerned with how the boat has been maintained. Everything washed and dried before putting the boat away. Engine(s) flushed meticulously, closed cooling certainly better but don't rule out raw water cooled if it's been loved.
If the boat has suffered because of salt water, you'll be able to see it very easily. Corrosion and damage on anything metal, bolts, fittings etc. look carefully, if you can't see any corrosion or salt residue anywhere then she's probably been well looked after.
Surveys aren't perfect but would give you some peace of mind.
RR
03-17-2016 | 10:49 AM
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May as well check its cholesterol levels, blood pressure and prostate while you're at it!
Fresh water is cleaner, no argument but maintenance is still the key to longevity. Ive never been concerned about salt water, only concerned with how the boat has been maintained. Everything washed and dried before putting the boat away. Engine(s) flushed meticulously, closed cooling certainly better but don't rule out raw water cooled if it's been loved.
If the boat has suffered because of salt water, you'll be able to see it very easily. Corrosion and damage on anything metal, bolts, fittings etc. look carefully, if you can't see any corrosion or salt residue anywhere then she's probably been well looked after.
Surveys aren't perfect but would give you some peace of mind.
RR
Fresh water is cleaner, no argument but maintenance is still the key to longevity. Ive never been concerned about salt water, only concerned with how the boat has been maintained. Everything washed and dried before putting the boat away. Engine(s) flushed meticulously, closed cooling certainly better but don't rule out raw water cooled if it's been loved.
If the boat has suffered because of salt water, you'll be able to see it very easily. Corrosion and damage on anything metal, bolts, fittings etc. look carefully, if you can't see any corrosion or salt residue anywhere then she's probably been well looked after.
Surveys aren't perfect but would give you some peace of mind.
RR
03-17-2016 | 10:26 PM
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Salt water or fresh water argument will go forever and will usually polarize the community.
To the op, if you're concerned, have a read of this thread and make up your own mind......
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...ater-help.html
It's an interesting thread, lots of good comments from both sides, lots of stupid ones too but its good reading!
RR
To the op, if you're concerned, have a read of this thread and make up your own mind......
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...ater-help.html
It's an interesting thread, lots of good comments from both sides, lots of stupid ones too but its good reading!
RR
03-18-2016 | 06:10 AM
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Not my boat...my 27 is not for sale saw it in classifieds thought to pass it along, I agree seller should include price
03-18-2016 | 06:56 AM
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03-18-2016 | 07:56 AM
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Thanks guys, 27Daytona nice Fountain but I need something more family friendly. The sonic looks nice, and the activator looks like a nice piece, just want to stay with stock power. Thanks
