Anybody running a 115hp on a V20

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by inaforty

Thanks Bgreene,
I have sent the owner an email.
Asking about the stuff not listed in the ad. The year of the boat and if there are titles available for trailer and boat and any extra photos that can be sent to me.

The ad states that motor is in great running condition. I would like to check transom,
foredeck and cockpit. I would then look into getting a sea trial.

Just thought I would get any input here from you guys.

Getting all the info I can before going to look at it.

You probably know this already, but here's how I've generally pursued the boat's I've bought:
1. Call seller - for generally discussion, and ask your general questions..such as
boat history, any work done to it, is transom and deck solid, and what the boat needs.

2. Then if all sounds good, visit the boat to check it out. If seller is there, ask to go aboard and start poking around. Look for all the important things - hull, bottom, transom etc,, then same for inside. Take your time.......look closely.

3. If all still good, ask for test ride - assuming you're really interested to potentially buy.
Seller should be ok with this - assuming suitable water nearby.
Check how boat sits in water - flat or lean ? Deep or proper ? Scuppers above or under water ? Gauges work ?
Ask to drive.........slow to idle, then throttle up to note how it lifts onto plane...... correctly or sluggish ? Check steering - smooth left / right or not ?
Engine - compression check, any receipt history, hours, work done ? Starts nicely, runs smooth ?

Good luck ..........it is a bit of a process..........to avoid mistakes, and anything " hidden."