1986 mercruiser V6 w/200 hours

kdpboater

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Looking at boat with this engine. Sounds like very low hours for 15 year old Galaxy 17' bowrider. Anything to look out for here?
 

hondon

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Re: 1986 mercruiser V6 w/200 hours

This is a tried and true engine sterndrive package.But as with any used item you need to make sure things are up to snuff.Your seller should allow you to check the gear and motor oil for water contamination.Any milkiness in either should raise a ?.I don't know the climate you are in but freeze damage may be something to beware of.By all means put this thing on the water and run it hard before you lay down.
 

ODDD1

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Re: 1986 mercruiser V6 w/200 hours

Amen, Hondon...drive it like you stole it an THEN pay for it....anything that comes up short means renegotiation of price to 'just walkin away'....
 
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