Pending Crownline Purchase

Dave R · 08-02-2007, 02:40 PM

Most of the issues with a quality builder like Crownline will be with the engine and drive. If you are not comfortable with things mechanical, pay an independent marine technician to test/inspect the engine and drive for issues.

If it's a Mercruiser, check for excessive steering slop in the drive. More than 1/2" of side to side slop indicates potentially expensive repairs ahead. If it's a Bravo 3, have the props pulled and look for corrosion on the bearing carrier directly in front of the front prop. Surface corrosion is no big deal, but huge chunks missing can be a problem. That's all I can think of for now... Good luck!

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08-02-2007, 02:40 PM	#4
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	Most of the issues with a quality builder like Crownline will be with the engine and drive. If you are not comfortable with things mechanical, pay an independent marine technician to test/inspect the engine and drive for issues. If it's a Mercruiser, check for excessive steering slop in the drive. More than 1/2" of side to side slop indicates potentially expensive repairs ahead. If it's a Bravo 3, have the props pulled and look for corrosion on the bearing carrier directly in front of the front prop. Surface corrosion is no big deal, but huge chunks missing can be a problem. That's all I can think of for now... Good luck!