Reasonable for an engine rebuild

Woodsy · 08-17-2016, 09:56 AM

ITD.... I respectfully disagree.

Boat engines unlike car engines do no not have multi-speed transmissions. This means they are under constant loading. They don't ever coast even when idling. 1700 hours on a boat motor is a lot of hours. Quite frankly I am surprised it made it this far without major repair. Kudos to Water Camper!

The reality is, the boat is worth between $5k & $6K tops (NADA). Sinking a bunch of $$$ into engine work (rebuild or replace engine, coupler, etc) or other work (gas tank, transom, stringers, floor) still leaves you with a $5K - $6K boat.

If you like the boat and are going to keep it forever... spend the $$. You will never recover the investment. If not get rid of it now and move on to another boat.

Woodsy

08-17-2016, 09:56 AM	#15
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,969 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	ITD.... I respectfully disagree. Boat engines unlike car engines do no not have multi-speed transmissions. This means they are under constant loading. They don't ever coast even when idling. 1700 hours on a boat motor is a lot of hours. Quite frankly I am surprised it made it this far without major repair. Kudos to Water Camper! The reality is, the boat is worth between $5k & $6K tops (NADA). Sinking a bunch of $$$ into engine work (rebuild or replace engine, coupler, etc) or other work (gas tank, transom, stringers, floor) still leaves you with a $5K - $6K boat. If you like the boat and are going to keep it forever... spend the $$. You will never recover the investment. If not get rid of it now and move on to another boat. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

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