94 OMC 4.3 v6 won't turn over but it tries

[Doug Durako]

Re: 94 OMC 4.3 v6 won't turn over but it tries

Take your time. Search boattrader.com and boats.com. There is also an NADA book on boats and the Kelley Blue Book on boats for comparison of values---NADA is now online. They both list average prices and include values for motor upgrades, drive upgrades, trailers, etc.<br /><br />My searches are still out there for just the two brand I was looking at---Cobalt and Baja---there are about six of those out there right now within four hours of Indy.<br /><br />I would not buy anything without a test drive (they call it a sea trial on this here post, matey, arrrgh).<br /><br />It took me awhile to learn how to buy on the internet, but it is worth it. The search engines will even alert you with an email when a new boat comes online within your search criteria. I bought the one below within 2 hours of it being listed----my offer was contingent on a satisfactory test drive and mechanical survey.<br /><br />If they won't agree to that, you don't want the boat. As was stated before, most serious boaters should have maintenance records to show you.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[Boatin Bob]

Re: 94 OMC 4.3 v6 won't turn over but it tries

I agree 100% with ddboater, just chock this one up to experience, don't let it get you down. Continue searching, there are plenty of fish in the sea (boy was that corny!)

 

[karayj]

Re: 94 OMC 4.3 v6 won't turn over but it tries

Do what I did go to Ebay I bought a 4000 boat for 2000 the boat is great also you can test it before paying for it do a search in you local are for boat on auction on ebay also bought 3 pathfinders got great deals on ebay.

 

[nomad317]

Re: 94 OMC 4.3 v6 won't turn over but it tries

Thanks all, took as much advise from everyone as I could. Just got back from around Louisville, KY (about 90mins) and I am now the proud owner of a 1990 Seaswirl 178 Spyder w/ OMC 5.0. It's been garage kept since 1991 and the engine was just rebuilt last spring (has 15hrs on it). Not a fade or crack on any of the seats. Carpet looks new, no scratches anywhere. One fantastic boat! This guy didn't want to sell it to just anybody. You can tell he maintained it perfectly!<br />He's got a fishing boat and his kids now have a pool so they didn't use it often. He's gonna throw new tires on the trailer before I pick it up next week. Thanks again everybody, I feel bad for the people that post questions here after they purchase a boat instead of before.<br /><br />Now if only I could afford the gas for the 5.0

 

[Lou C]

Re: 94 OMC 4.3 v6 won't turn over but it tries

I'm another one who doesn't think OMC's are so bad, once they are adjusted right they shift fine. Check out www.funkopolis.com:8080/~stuart/cobra/<br />this site has all the pertinent info on the Cobra and how to solve shifting problems with it. You can still get most parts if you can find an OMC dealer to order stuff for you, and a lot is available in the aftermarket