Hi All.
I am thinking of buying a 1989 Mako 236, true inboard, with a Mercruiser ,260 hp, salt-water cooled, engine. The Merc Engine only has about 220 hrs on it.
I have been told that I should be very careful about the condition of this engine, esp. about poss. over heating due to the salt water cooling system. Engine has been running very well ( according to the owner, my relative) as of about 1.5 years ago. Since Last time used. It has been stored indoors and maintained by the yard where stored.
The current owner says he has never changed the manifold risers/elbows. This is a concern of mine.
I just had the marina check out the Mercruiser V8 engine and they found salt water inside the engine/manifold. I had a compression test done, and it showed that one cylinder was leaking.
I got a quote from the marina to replace both sides of the manifold risers (Elbows?), and to put a new gasket on the one leaking cylinder.
The total estimate to do this work is about $3500.00
I am planning on paying about $5000 for the boat and trailer as is.
I am wondering if this is a fair price, considering the fact that the boat's inboard engine now needs about $3500 in maintenance?
Is this worth doing on this model 1989 Mako 236 inboard?
Do you think that the est. cost for this work is reasonable?
It is in pretty good shape I think, otherwise. Has some nice equipment too.
What do you think this boat would sell for in the current market?
Please let me know your thoughts?? Please See specs below.
Thanks very much for your help!
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1989 24#8242; Mako
Inboard 350 ci Scorpion engine w/229 hrs
Hard T-Top with aluminum framing
Canvas Bimini
Standard Horizon GPS
Furuno Radar
Apelco Fishfinder/Sounder
VHF Radio
Battery On/Off Switch
Blower
Trim Tabs
Bilge Pump (manual/auto)
Cetol Woodwork/Trim
2- 60 gal Fuel Tanks (120 gal capacity)
Stored inside and professionally maintained yearly
I am thinking of buying a 1989 Mako 236, true inboard, with a Mercruiser ,260 hp, salt-water cooled, engine. The Merc Engine only has about 220 hrs on it.
I have been told that I should be very careful about the condition of this engine, esp. about poss. over heating due to the salt water cooling system. Engine has been running very well ( according to the owner, my relative) as of about 1.5 years ago. Since Last time used. It has been stored indoors and maintained by the yard where stored.
The current owner says he has never changed the manifold risers/elbows. This is a concern of mine.
I just had the marina check out the Mercruiser V8 engine and they found salt water inside the engine/manifold. I had a compression test done, and it showed that one cylinder was leaking.
I got a quote from the marina to replace both sides of the manifold risers (Elbows?), and to put a new gasket on the one leaking cylinder.
The total estimate to do this work is about $3500.00
I am planning on paying about $5000 for the boat and trailer as is.
I am wondering if this is a fair price, considering the fact that the boat's inboard engine now needs about $3500 in maintenance?
Is this worth doing on this model 1989 Mako 236 inboard?
Do you think that the est. cost for this work is reasonable?
It is in pretty good shape I think, otherwise. Has some nice equipment too.
What do you think this boat would sell for in the current market?
Please let me know your thoughts?? Please See specs below.
Thanks very much for your help!
_____________________________________________
1989 24#8242; Mako
Inboard 350 ci Scorpion engine w/229 hrs
Hard T-Top with aluminum framing
Canvas Bimini
Standard Horizon GPS
Furuno Radar
Apelco Fishfinder/Sounder
VHF Radio
Battery On/Off Switch
Blower
Trim Tabs
Bilge Pump (manual/auto)
Cetol Woodwork/Trim
2- 60 gal Fuel Tanks (120 gal capacity)
Stored inside and professionally maintained yearly
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