Re: Looking for a 20 plus ft fishing boat less than 20,000 USED
Checked the boat out it was in real good shape hull and boat wise. The motor (2000 MErc Opti 225) will need to have an extensive shakedown at the local boat mechanic. Their going to drop it in a pool of water, and test everything as well as any recalls, past issues. The motor was doing something odd as far as the cooling saystem is concerned. HE showed me that the water is coming out of the water flush fitting while engine is running as well as the normal pee hole. He said the mechanic he had do the water pump service must have done something wrong because its done that ever since. He did get one overheating code. Seller is going to have that fixed and any other problems that may arise during the inspection. HE will have to replace the raw water pump for the washdown, and live wells, as well as fix the trim tabs. The reservoir was empy, and they didnt work at all. I was happy with the overall condition and the price of 14,000 as long as the couple things get fixed and it gets a clean bill of health.