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Too many hours???
Hi I am looking at a boat here is the description:
2001 Four Winns 180LE Bow Rider. Immaculate boat. Volvo Penta engine w/190hp. 490hours. 2 props (factory and stainless steel), power steering. Bimini cover, bow and cockpit covers. AM/FM/CD player w/ 4 speakers. Extended swim platform w/ extended ladder. Button down carpet. Console cluster guage (depth gauge, water temp, clock). Comes with trailer (used only 4 times). $10,990
Is this too many hours? How long until engine mantinance? This will be used for cruising around and for water sports like tubing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding and skiing. Is this enough hp for that and with some people on board?
I’ve taken this exact problem to my mechanic and good friend…he does alot of boat work, inboards and outboards. He says you can get 1000 hours EASY, if the engine is maintained, winterized and taken care of–he can get 2000 hours out of a good motor.
I bought a 1997 maxum last season, it had 380 hours on it–thats a ten year old boat. This boat you speak of is about 6 years old? She comes with a lot of hours for its age–just means the folks that owned it took her out–like they should!
I would ask why they want to sell it, what kind of maintenance records do they have? Plus any problems with the motor, and lower unit? Check the NADA value and see what your mechanic thinks.
190 HP? Assuming that’s V-6? That should tow anything you want–just have to watch how many people you pack into the boat itself.
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