[chesapeake724]

Hmmm...that changes things.

I called back to inquire about the compression. The owner of the boat (the dealer is brokering it) happened to be there. He inherited the boat and it sat for two years. They ran it in the water recently and 'it ran fine'. I said, well did someone ever run a test and get numbers. After a split second's hesitation (short, but noticeable), the salesman says that 5 of 6 are at 130psi and 1 of them is at 100psi. But 'that isn't all that much'. Not much? Sorry, pal, but I know they're supposed to be within 5% of each other and that's over 20% difference on that one cylinder. Anyone happen to know what Yammy's factory spec says? I think it's a 200TXRR.

So, knowning this, do I run away from the boat? Do I cut my offer way down and proceed with caution? A sea trial was always a condition of the sale, so I can be the judge if it runs 'fine'. But I don't like those numbers.

Thanks for the input so far, gents. It's greatly appreciated. And yes, I am leaning towards pulling the trigger.