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Title: Motor
Post by: PHIL on February 09, 2009, 04:20:31 PM

Hey guys. I'm just about to purchase a 2004 Sea Hunt c.c. with a Yamaha 150 2 stroke outboard. I am buying this boat from a Marina. The boat has been sitting in dry storage and has not been used for 2-3 years. It was winterized by this marina the last season it was used. I intend to do a sea trial before I purchase it. The motor has approx. 60 hours on it. I'm having the marina change the spark plugs, fuel filter, air filter, and do a compression test on it. Is there anything else I should have done to the motor that I have not mentioned. And should I be nervous about an engine sitting this long without being used. Again this boat is a 2004. I want to avoid any problems with the boat and motor after I buy it. So, if anyone WITH KNOWLEDGE in this field can tell me what else I should look for either on the boat, wiring, motor, etc. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much. chrz

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: catfish hunter on February 09, 2009, 04:44:36 PM

how big of a boat and what model ??? sea hunt makes a great boat for the money I have a 22 triton cc and would buy another in a minute .they ride great and are dry boats for the most part

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Post by: Hotrod on February 09, 2009, 06:02:48 PM

Sounds like a good Boat t^

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Post by: Luna Sea 5 on February 09, 2009, 06:28:04 PM

can't go wrong.. that sea trial is important

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Post by: IrishAyes on February 09, 2009, 06:29:17 PM

I would also have them change the thermostats, water pump and lower unit gear oil.

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Post by: Hunter 2 on February 09, 2009, 07:57:50 PM

 whs t^

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: PHIL on February 09, 2009, 08:31:54 PM

It's a 20ft. Does anyone know where I can get a used T-Top for this boat cheap. It has a bimini. grtn

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Post by: Capt. Mike on February 09, 2009, 08:36:03 PM

Have them throw in a warrantee on the motor for the season.  t^

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Post by: CapBob on February 09, 2009, 09:56:54 PM

Also have them do a leak down test on the cylinders, check the seals in the lower unit, check the oil in the lower unit for water-metal shavings

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: PHIL on February 10, 2009, 08:03:51 PM

I don't think they will throw in a warrantee with it because it's not the Marinas boat. It's someones personal boat that the Marina advertised for 10%. Does anyone know where I can get a used T-top.

Title: Re: Motor
Post by: Reckless on February 11, 2009, 08:30:17 AM

 How old are the batteries? If they are the originals I would have them replaced. I bought a 21 CC with a 150 Yamaha in fall of 2007. Only had 39 hours on it. Havent had a any trouble with it.
  Used T top I tried couldnt find one. So I made this. Cost me about 250.00. Will try it out for the first time this spring.

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