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On 31 Jan 2006 14:03:40 -0800, wrote:

Greetings group.
I'm interested in purchasing a 1999 Chris Craft bowrider with a Volvo
Penta engine. The vessel has around 250 hours on it and I'm wondering
if that is acceptable?

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You don't say whether or not this is a sal****er boat. If yes, age is
just as important as hours, perhaps more so.

Components touching sal****er will rust out regardless of low hours
unless the engine was flushed after every outing. After 6 or 7 years
this would put expensive components such as the exhaust manifolds,
risers, and oil cooler at risk. Unfortunately it is difficult to
assess the condition with out a tear down, so when you are negotiating
price ignore the hours and treat it like any other 1999 boat. Also,
get an experienced engine surveyor to look at it and go on the sea
trial.