Seeking opinions on this Robalo

[RidgeRunner]

Originally Posted by ssiredfish

Its got 100 hours and change on it I seriously doubt its got corrosion issues. Ive got close to 600 on my Yami and the only corrosion issue ive run into is the $15 trim sensor armiture. I will also mention outta the dozen of dozens of yammi's that are ran here in the heat and salt Ive not heard of one having corrosion issues, its not a suzuki.....

That engine is more than likely fine with the limited use and storage its seen. The 30+ year old hull for someone who spends the majority of his time offshore making the 70+mi round trips would be more of a concern for me.

My F20 dropped an inch in the back when I put my 4stroke and it actually greatly improved the stability and kept the hull from flying out of the wave. I can run 30+ in a following 3-4' sea w/o lurching out. Not saying the added weight will always help but it did in my case

I have a personal friend that had corrosion issues with his 225 Yamaha four stroke. 500 hrs, Flushed EVERY TIME without exception. Boat sits on a lift. Corrosion around the thermostats clean thru the block to the outside in a couple spots where it was leaking water. Owner never did the thermostats nor the anodes. I was taken back. Owner also never had a problem out of the motor until he noticed water leaking out the cowl while flushing the motor.

[RidgeRunner]

I would have lost a bet that his motor would be near perfect/new.

But your gonna have nothing but the BEST OF LUCK with your new rig there AWTHACKER. Not trying to pee on the parade at all. I like it.. LOVE IT!