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 BOOKED SOLID...
#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]
#12343862
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]
#12343864
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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Joined: Oct 2013
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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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Posts: 1,514
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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Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 5,413
TCK73
TFF Celebrity
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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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Joined: May 2014
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GIG'EM AGGIES
TFF Celebrity
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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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Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 1,514
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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Joined: May 2014
Posts: 7,737
GIG'EM AGGIES
TFF Celebrity
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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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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 9,198
the skipper
TFF Celebrity
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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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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 25,795
T Bird
TFF Guru
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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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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 171
Dean74
Outdoorsman
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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]
#12344534
07/17/17 08:33 PM
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Joined: Jun 2016
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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]
#12344649
07/17/17 09:46 PM
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Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 1,514
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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