Re: I have another boat in my sights. UPDATE 12-24-2010 SEA RAY 220 FOUND!!!
Well, I now own a Sea Ray. I have to say that it was a very smooth transaction. We arrived at Lake Keowee SC around 2:00 PM and meet the seller. He had taken it to the tire shop and had new tires put on and the bearings packed. That was super cool. I went over the boat with a fine tooth comb and notated any issues I found. There were only a couple, and not really a deal breaker. I was REALLY impressed with how this guy keeps his toys. We hooked it up to muffs, and she fired off after sitting for three months without a problem. It wanted to jump into gear a few times, but once I adjusted the new shift cable it was fine. Now keep in mind that it is about 38 degrees outside, and what happend next sealed it for me. He said, "lets take her out on the lake". Well twist my arm. We spent the next 45 minutes on the lake hauling butt through some pretty huge chop. I was sold!!!!!!! I got a video of the test drive, but the internet in this hotel is crap, and I cannot upload it.
Anyway we loaded back up, paid the guy, and hit the road, straight into the west sun. What a white knuckle ride that was!!!!!! We made it about 50 miles to a nice little town to stop for the night. It was about 33 degrees by now, so I stopped at the local tractor supply store for a spare tire, and some RV antifreeze. I winterized the boat right there in the parking lot. So we head for home tomorrow, and get as far as we can before night falls. I will be stopping every hour or so to check the tires for heat, but I think we will be OK. I have to say, this thing is HUGE and it very scary to pull down the road.
Here is a list of things what have been done to the boat VS what I see that needs to be done.
Done
1. New deck that is finished with Gel Coat
2. New Blue Gel Coat on the exterior
3. New Bolster Style Captains chair
4. All new stainless emblems and thru-hull fittings
5. New impeller in May
6. Cap rotor and plugs last season
7. New Trailer tires
8. New Snap on bow and cockpit covers
9. New Bimini with front Zip in Window attachment for cool weather boating
10. Newish Mirage Stainless prop
11. 4 Batteries.
Things I see that need to be done
1. Rear seat cushion is damaged due to wind blowing it out on the freeway (not me)
2. Snap in Carpet
3. The belts are a little worn, so I will replace them
4. The gimble bearing was making a little noise, so I will be replacing that.
5. The radio only works with the remote. Not a big deal, but you guys know me.
This was a HUGE gamble for me, and so far I a supper happy with my decision. We will see how the rest of the trip goes. By the time I could take pictures it was dark, so there is not much as of now.
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