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Originally Posted by class6
(Post 4496265)
Performance Marine Surveyors
Ed Cozzi, 954-895-4633 |
Wow, thanks guys! This is all really helping me out. I'll save Ed's number for sure.
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OK, I think I really want an MCOB for around Tampa. Opinions on Nordic vs. Donzi ZXO vs Sunsation MCOB? The Donzi and Sunsation MCOB's are really hard to find in price range. Are one of these 3 boats far superior to the other 2?
Here's a Sunsation example below. How many hours is too many on a boat like this? 462 hours is a lot on this one, right? http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/45891 |
Stock black motors will run a loooong time if properly maintained and cared for. You'll need to do compression, leakdown, and engine scan to see how it's been ran. Usually that requires a Merc technician, surveyors rarely get involved in mechanical checks, aside from letting you know if they work or are broken.
I think the top speed may be a typo in the ad... This article puts top speed at 64. If that boat listed really only runs 52, I'd want to know why before I put money down. https://www.boats.com/reviews/fresh-take/ |
Originally Posted by CLASSIC MUSCLE
(Post 4496252)
I've heard this too. Excuse my ignorance, but what is so bad about the side tanks? Just better to have the fuel weight lower in the hull versus higher in the hull?
More complex, more failure points, more plumbing - if built today 2 evap canisters.. If they did switch them over and you can get a single belly tank thats how I'd go... Id normally throw Lavey Craft in the mix, but I dont think you'll find anything in your price range. UD |
Originally Posted by Speedracer29
(Post 4496313)
Stock black motors will run a loooong time if properly maintained and cared for. You'll need to do compression, leakdown, and engine scan to see how it's been ran. Usually that requires a Merc technician, surveyors rarely get involved in mechanical checks, aside from letting you know if they work or are broken.
I think the top speed may be a typo in the ad... This article puts top speed at 64. If that boat listed really only runs 52, I'd want to know why before I put money down. https://www.boats.com/reviews/fresh-take/ |
I have been in both the Nordic and Sunsation 28's. They both ride rougher than a night in jail. I have not been in the Donzi, but I suspect it would be far superior in the quality of ride in the rough.
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Originally Posted by snapmorgan
(Post 4496416)
I have been in both the Nordic and Sunsation 28's. They both ride rougher than a night in jail. I have not been in the Donzi, but I suspect it would be far superior in the quality of ride in the rough.
Is the don a 24 degree v? UD |
You have some really great boats in your sights but there's a reason why outboards are so popular these days. Reliability and ease of maintenance. If you are in saltwater compare the difference in how easy outboards are to maintain vs. IO's. Hook a hose up to the receptacle on the cowl and you've flushed the outboard. Done. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Ing
(Post 4496422)
You have some really great boats in your sights but there's a reason why outboards are so popular these days. Reliability and ease of maintenance. If you are in saltwater compare the difference in how easy outboards are to maintain vs. IO's. Hook a hose up to the receptacle on the cowl and you've flushed the outboard. Done. Good luck!
Even new boats today, very little to chose from if you want outboard power, except cc's and cats of course. RR |
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