Advice for rookie buying used boat

shmen · #1 August 24th, 2009, 08:13 PM

Hello I am looking to buy a 21' Four Winns 215sd 5.0 mercruiser 220hp volvo gxi outdrive. What am i gonna get out of this boat, looking to tube and cruise around 30-40mph...they are asking 15,000 also. I'm not a wrencher, pretty much gonna take friends out to the islands and hang out... Is this the boat for me,Oh also wanna know if i should have trim tabs installed???

RoyR · #2 August 24th, 2009, 08:34 PM

This one, looks like the seller is advertising on every boating site there is:

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...215SD-95441228

Looks pretty good...must take it out for a run with someone who knows boats and can show you what to look for.

Flying Sushi · #3 August 26th, 2009, 11:08 PM

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5.0 mercruiser 220hp volvo gxi outdrive.

That does not sound right. It should be Volvo Penta 5.0 GL/SX if it is 220 HP.
5.0GXI was not offered on SD in 2001 model. 5.0 GL is a carburetor model and I think you want an at least 5.0 Gi which is a Fuel Injected model with 250 HP.
Another thing, do you want a cuddy boat? I feel bowrider such as Horizon model would be a better mach for Family & Friend hangout as well as water sports.
My 2C