Should I buy an OMC Sunbird?

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I'm looking at a '97 Sunbird 170 with a 4cyl. GM motor, volvo penta outrigger (inboard/outboard)<br /><br />It is in emmaculate condition - starts and sounds great. <br /><br />He's asking $ 6,250.<br /><br />I've been told by the local marine store that since the boat is not made anymore, I won't be able to find parts for it or anyone to work on it.<br /><br />Any info would be greatly appreciated. I don't know anything about boats - this would be my first one, but I don't want to buy one that I can't use or sell.<br /><br />Thanks!
 
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Re: Should I buy an OMC Sunbird?

Lots of boats and motors are not made any longer, but they still get used/fixed/sold.<br /><br />As far as the boat goes, most companies never did have parts available.<br /><br />You should be able to get parts for the motor and outdrive though.<br /><br />Hire a technician/mechanic to go over the boat, motor, and outdrive. Take it for a test drive.<br /><br />No test drive, no purchase.
 
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Re: Should I buy an OMC Sunbird?

You Might want to Keep Looking,.............<br /><br />1)... OMC is Out Of Business,.....Parts,+ Techs willing to work on them Are getting Scarce.......<br /><br />2) Sunbirds are Another Entry Level boat,...... Right Up there with Bilgeliners........<br />(Maybe it's Right DOWN there with Bilgeliners :D )<br /><br />3) $6300.00 Isn't an Entry Level Price for a 1997 Boat...............<br /><br /><br />There's Tons of Boats Out There,.........<br />Find 1 with a Volvo, or Mercruiser Power,........<br />You'll be Happier,.... Longer............
 
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Re: Should I buy an OMC Sunbird?

Thanks for the advice! I'll keep searching.
 
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Re: Should I buy an OMC Sunbird?

okaw, my brother had a 19' sunbird with the same engine. Look for another boat! The boat was cheaply made and he was always havinng to work on something.
 
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Re: Should I buy an OMC Sunbird?

That's all I need to hear. Thanks a million!
 
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Re: Should I buy an OMC Sunbird?

Definitely overpriced I got my 97 Sunbird for half of that. and yes it is an entry level boat but it does what it is supossed to do
 
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