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I am looking for a boat (first time buyer) I have come across a couple of reinells in my price range. Both are brxl models. On is a '92 196 brxl w/ a 5.7 omc. The other is listed as a 19' brxl 1994 w/ 5.0 omc. I understand that these are the same as a Volvo Penta. My question is are Reinell's...
I am going to look at a 1996 maxum srl 2000 that has a 5.7l w/ alpha 1 outdrive, fresh water cooled, dual axle trailer. What should I look for when I go look at it? I am a first time boat buyer. I have never owned one or had to maintain one just went out with relatives growing up. Any advise is...
I am looking at buying a boat for the first time. I am currently looking at a 1993 17' Larson w/ 4.5l & Alpha 1 drive. What should I look for with it? Any typical problems, etc.
Thanks in advance.
I am looking at buying a boat that has a 1983 85 hp Force w/ a cracked intake. Can anyone tell me how hard it is to get parts and how hard it is to change the intake?
