Hello
I am looking to buy a 2001 cobia 256 deck oat with a ox66 250hp outboard. However the marina seller says he can't access the engine hours as the 'gauge' is broken. But this is a digital reader and he still says the comPuter can't access the hour amount. Any advice on if I should suggest 'how to fix or obtain the engine hour reading? And 2) should I run? From buying the boat despite the engine 'looking clean'. Of course I'd do a sea trial but even if it idles well and seems smooth how will I know if it won't fail in one season ?!
Thanks for any guidance !
I am looking to buy a 2001 cobia 256 deck oat with a ox66 250hp outboard. However the marina seller says he can't access the engine hours as the 'gauge' is broken. But this is a digital reader and he still says the comPuter can't access the hour amount. Any advice on if I should suggest 'how to fix or obtain the engine hour reading? And 2) should I run? From buying the boat despite the engine 'looking clean'. Of course I'd do a sea trial but even if it idles well and seems smooth how will I know if it won't fail in one season ?!
Thanks for any guidance !