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#12343846
07/17/17 01:31 PM
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i-Fish
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Looking at a boat in Waco later this week but nobody, and I mean nobody has any openings for 2-3 weeks for a compression test/motor scan. What can I do? Is it common to be able to leave with the boat with a contingent offer so I can bring it up north (Dallas area) and have somebody look at it? Is it a really dumb idea to buy a boat without having the motor looked at? TIA.
If you can't find em wind em.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
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07/17/17 01:39 PM
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Ripinlip
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Have you checked with Marineland in Waco? They are usually pretty good about getting you in quick
Cross Timbers Bass Club
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
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07/17/17 01:40 PM
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Chris G
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Assuming this is an individual you are buying it from, just talk to the guy and see what he's willing to do. It's very common this time of year (or just about any for that matter) for service shops to be working on a big back log. And the concern is really dependent on the age of the boat. I would also ask the guy if he has any service records.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
#12343867
07/17/17 01:40 PM
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UTDmiller
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Getting the motor checked is a must, i dont think i would put any money on the table until it was checked.
John Miller
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
#12343872
07/17/17 01:43 PM
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i-Fish
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2014 Nitro z7. Said he's got service records. I'll see when I get down there. Impeller, lower unit oil, what else should I be seeing done anually on service records?
If you can't find em wind em.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: Ripinlip]
#12343876
07/17/17 01:44 PM
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TCK73
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I wouldn't buy one without a good thorough inspection period.
*BTW, Marineland in Waco's service department is a joke, I wouldn't trust a word they say.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
#12343889
07/17/17 01:51 PM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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Looking at a boat in Waco later this week but nobody, and I mean nobody has any openings for 2-3 weeks for a compression test/motor scan. What can I do? Is it common to be able to leave with the boat with a contingent offer so I can bring it up north (Dallas area) and have somebody look at it? Is it a really dumb idea to buy a boat without having the motor looked at? TIA. Did you get your compression tester like you said in your other thread ?
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed.
Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: GIG'EM AGGIES]
#12343902
07/17/17 01:59 PM
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i-Fish
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Looking at a boat in Waco later this week but nobody, and I mean nobody has any openings for 2-3 weeks for a compression test/motor scan. What can I do? Is it common to be able to leave with the boat with a contingent offer so I can bring it up north (Dallas area) and have somebody look at it? Is it a really dumb idea to buy a boat without having the motor looked at? TIA. Did you get your compression tester like you said in your other thread ? Was going to but I was told Mercs are not as straight forward as pulling the top off and removing a spark plug. Several steps were involved. Any experience with that?
If you can't find em wind em.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
#12343920
07/17/17 02:07 PM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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Looking at a boat in Waco later this week but nobody, and I mean nobody has any openings for 2-3 weeks for a compression test/motor scan. What can I do? Is it common to be able to leave with the boat with a contingent offer so I can bring it up north (Dallas area) and have somebody look at it? Is it a really dumb idea to buy a boat without having the motor looked at? TIA. Did you get your compression tester like you said in your other thread ? Was going to but I was told Mercs are not as straight forward as pulling the top off and removing a spark plug. Several steps were involved. Any experience with that? You can google "how to test compression on Mercury" which ever one it is. Youtube has lots of video's also. I work on my SHO all the time using youtube.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed.
Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
#12344146
07/17/17 04:43 PM
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the skipper
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I would do a compression check, look at the lower unit oil and go run it. If it runs good and he has all the service records, after all that it wouldn't bother me to buy it. Especially if it has warranty and you can add more. But no matter what, it's a toss up as to how long it will last.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
#12344177
07/17/17 05:10 PM
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T Bird
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Call Marine Outlet in Temple 254-773-9931. Ask for Rick Smith (owner). Let him know your situation. Pretty sure he will help you out.
Okie by birth, Texan by choice. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/01/full-47849-80883-111.jpg) USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
#12344233
07/17/17 05:37 PM
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Dean74
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In my experience its pretty straight forward! Remove the plugs and disconnect the hot wire ( solid red)from your fuel pump then let er rip. Or at least that's the steps I take on the Mercury I own.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: Dean74]
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07/17/17 08:33 PM
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i-Fish
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In my experience its pretty straight forward! Remove the plugs and disconnect the hot wire ( solid red)from your fuel pump then let er rip. Or at least that's the steps I take on the Mercury I own. Dean, what Mercury do you have?
If you can't find em wind em.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
#12344577
07/17/17 09:03 PM
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JMac-D
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Don't over complicate it. Check compression, lower unit oil. Then go run it hard. If it runs fine, buy it. That's a fairly new boat.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: T Bird]
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07/17/17 09:46 PM
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i-Fish
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Call Marine Outlet in Temple 254-773-9931. Ask for Rick Smith (owner). Let him know your situation. Pretty sure he will help you out. T Bird for the win!!! Man, thanks for referring Rick. He called me back and said he could get me in on Thursday when I go take a look at the boat. Thanks a bunch!
If you can't find em wind em.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
#12345025
07/18/17 01:56 AM
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While a compression check is better than nothing, a leakdown test is the most accurate way to determine an engines condition.
Records are good, IF they can be verified.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
#12345567
07/18/17 01:48 PM
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wlgorman
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If you're in DFW give Ronnie at Xtreme Marine a call. I bet he'd do it for you pretty quick. He is in Grand Prairie.
Or, again, if you're in DFW, ill let you use my compression tester.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
#12345694
07/18/17 02:49 PM
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T Bird
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Call Marine Outlet in Temple 254-773-9931. Ask for Rick Smith (owner). Let him know your situation. Pretty sure he will help you out. T Bird for the win!!! Man, thanks for referring Rick. He called me back and said he could get me in on Thursday when I go take a look at the boat. Thanks a bunch! de nada
Okie by birth, Texan by choice. USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: Gamblinman]
#12346676
07/18/17 11:40 PM
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Neches
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While a compression check is better than nothing, a leakdown test is the most accurate way to determine an engines condition.
Records are good, IF they can be verified. Yep a good mechanic told me that years ago. I bet most of the people that holler compression test have never even heard of the leak down test. And it is the best way to check a motor
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: Neches]
#12346698
07/18/17 11:49 PM
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i-Fish
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While a compression check is better than nothing, a leakdown test is the most accurate way to determine an engines condition.
Records are good, IF they can be verified. Yep a good mechanic told me that years ago. I bet most of the people that holler compression test have never even heard of the leak down test. And it is the best way to check a motor Well, can a leak down test be easily performed in one's garage? I have seen a couple videos but they were all performed on old outboards or 2 strokes. I'm not engine savvy but I assume a modern 4 stroke outboard will look quite a bit different...?
If you can't find em wind em.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: Neches]
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07/19/17 04:59 PM
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T Bird
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While a compression check is better than nothing, a leakdown test is the most accurate way to determine an engines condition.
Records are good, IF they can be verified. Yep a good mechanic told me that years ago. I bet most of the people that holler compression test have never even heard of the leak down test. And it is the best way to check a motor A leak down test is not cost effective to have done by an outside source unless you want to pay about $600.00 in labor to have a tech baby sit a pressure gauge. I've yet to experience a good compression/fail leak down test and the motor not run fine. Just say'in.
Okie by birth, Texan by choice. USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: JMac-D]
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07/22/17 08:10 AM
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Larry M
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Don't over complicate it. Check compression, lower unit oil. Then go run it hard. If it runs fine, buy it. That's a fairly new boat. Exactly When I buy used boats I tell the seller straight up I am a serious buyer and I am gonna seriously run and go through that boat. They need to be prepared to be on the water for one to two hours. If their not then I am not interested.
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Larry M.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
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07/22/17 08:47 PM
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KingFish1183
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Compression test can easily be done by yourself. Let thenmotor run for 15 mins, take out all the spark plugs, and screw on the compression gauge to each hole
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: Larry M]
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07/23/17 02:36 AM
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Don't over complicate it. Check compression, lower unit oil. Then go run it hard. If it runs fine, buy it. That's a fairly new boat. Exactly When I buy used boats I tell the seller straight up I am a serious buyer and I am gonna seriously run and go through that boat. They need to be prepared to be on the water for one to two hours. If their not then I am not interested. this and get a compression check
Mcurtain county okie
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: TCK73]
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07/23/17 04:09 AM
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SC-001
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I wouldn't buy one without a good thorough inspection period.
*BTW, Marineland in Waco's service department is a joke, I wouldn't trust a word they say. They are a yamaha place anyways, specialty marine next door is the merc place in town, or you might check with prikyl marine behind lake waco dam.
Last edited by Bossbowman; 07/23/17 04:09 AM.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
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07/23/17 09:43 AM
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Well, did you buy it? Send us pics, if so.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
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07/24/17 02:23 PM
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D Ozio - Lake Fork Guide
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Check with Yowell"s Boat yard in Waco.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
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07/24/17 04:56 PM
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i-Fish
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Bought it! However, insurance needs to do a survey on the boat. I'll be picking it up in Waco on Saturday most likely. 
If you can't find em wind em.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: i-Fish]
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07/24/17 08:03 PM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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Good deal. Be sure and post some pics. We wanna see it after all that trouble.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed.
Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: BOOKED SOLID...
[Re: GIG'EM AGGIES]
#12356417
07/25/17 12:30 AM
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i-Fish
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Good deal. Be sure and post some pics. We wanna see it after all that trouble. Will do. Thanks for playing nice. 
If you can't find em wind em.
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