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Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-16-2017, 09:52 AM

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Corrosion on lower unit, is it a warning?

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Posted By rak rua

You're right about ignoring things on boats,...

You're right about ignoring things on boats, anything not maintained can be a warning that other things aren't well maintained either. I will not be looking at the boat, or any other, I have bought...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-14-2017, 08:56 AM

Replies: 36

Corrosion on lower unit, is it a warning?

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Posted By rak rua

Not at survey stage yet but thanks for the offer,...

Not at survey stage yet but thanks for the offer, I'll keep you posted.
Cheers.

Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-13-2017, 09:49 PM

Replies: 36

Corrosion on lower unit, is it a warning?

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Posted By rak rua

Broker has said the boat could probably use a...

Broker has said the boat could probably use a polish which suggests to me the nice shiny photos may not be recent. I hope to hear more tomorrow before moving any further.

RR

Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-13-2017, 09:45 PM

Replies: 36

Corrosion on lower unit, is it a warning?

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Posted By rak rua

Great offer of help ^^^^^^^^^, thank you sir! ...

Great offer of help ^^^^^^^^^, thank you sir!
Email sent.

I'll wait to hear a bit more from the broker before asking if you can help.

Thanks again,
Jon.

Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-13-2017, 08:12 PM

Replies: 36

Corrosion on lower unit, is it a warning?

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Posted By rak rua

I'm guessing the owner replaces anodes when nec...

I'm guessing the owner replaces anodes when nec if the boat is in the water for a few days but has never looked further into what is really causing the corrosion.

Thanks all for the good advice.
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Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-13-2017, 10:47 AM

Replies: 36

Corrosion on lower unit, is it a warning?

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Posted By rak rua

Thanks for that, any opinions are always welcomed.

Thanks for that, any opinions are always welcomed.

Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-13-2017, 10:30 AM

Replies: 36

Corrosion on lower unit, is it a warning?

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Posted By rak rua

It's in Ontario. Here ya go.... ...

It's in Ontario. Here ya go....
http://www.boats.com/power-boats/2005-donzi-28-zx-5464496/#.WMa6Y5BXerV

Ideally prefer a single sterndrive or twin outboards but nothing is out of the question. My...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-13-2017, 09:50 AM

Replies: 36

Corrosion on lower unit, is it a warning?

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Posted By rak rua

They're not my crap pictures, I am 8470 miles (by...

They're not my crap pictures, I am 8470 miles (by air) from the boat.... :)
Looks as though I'll be asking for some more detailed photos from the broker if a few other things can be resolved, price...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-13-2017, 12:35 AM

Replies: 36

Corrosion on lower unit, is it a warning?

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Posted By rak rua

OK, taking all that onboard, if one was...

OK, taking all that onboard, if one was considering buying the boat in the photos, does it look like a major concern?

Assuming the boat has been hanging with other boats and electrolysis is rife...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-11-2017, 09:29 PM

Replies: 36

Corrosion on lower unit, is it a warning?

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Posted By rak rua

IF it becomes my boat, drives will be cleaned,...

IF it becomes my boat, drives will be cleaned, sanded, primed, and painted back to perfect and will never be left in the water overnight. :)

RR

Edit, good suggestion above, internal corrosion...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-11-2017, 08:55 PM

Replies: 36

Corrosion on lower unit, is it a warning?

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Posted By rak rua

Thanks, makes good sense. The broker said it will...

Thanks, makes good sense. The broker said it will need anodes so maybe she's been left in a pen a few days at a time between rack storage and little by little, the electrolysis has spread.

It...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-11-2017, 08:36 PM

Replies: 36

Corrosion on lower unit, is it a warning?

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Posted By rak rua

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Just to add, there are no other obvious signs of corrosion, it appears to be fairly isolated.
Thank-you.

Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-11-2017, 08:32 PM

Replies: 36

Corrosion on lower unit, is it a warning?

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Posted By rak rua

Corrosion on lower unit, is it a warning?

Just wonder if corrosion on the lower unit is a sign of something bigger. It appears to be superficial, the broker said "this is due to the steering linkages that are on the drives themselves and is...

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