raptureair
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- Jul 30, 2010
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I bought a 1988 Baja Islander 180 in great shape, so I thought. I was told the engine had been rebuilt without proof. The engine & hardware looked almost new. Ran the boat for above 6 weeks when one day going about 25 knots the boat began to loose power and would not accelerate. The engine also began to sound louded than usual. I quickly slowed the boat and lifted the engine cover. It had a knocking sound in the back of the engine. I got it to shore and out of the water. Checked the oil a few days later. It was 2 quarts low. After adding oil and starting it, it sounded fine at an idle. When I increased the RPM's it had a different sound than before, like a clacking sound. I took it to a mechanic who said it was an internal problem. Should I have the engine pulled and is it worth rebuilding if needed? I paid $3000 for the boat and it's in great shape as I said. Thanks, Nick.