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BFG 
 		  Port: Anchor Point, Lake Erie   06/17/2005 08:44
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No mechanic here, just a nutrition major, so I need help with some boat questions.

How much will a compression test on an I/O cost?

How much does a hull inspection cost?

What are the parameters for making a good decision as to whether or not to purchase a boat, assuming the testing/checking is done?

The boat I am looking at has the bottom paint peeling off. Would you consider that a disaster in the making, or just a bad paint job?

What would top end be for a 231 Sportcraft with a 165hp v-6 be?

(told you I was no mechanic or gear head....lol)

Now if you want to know why your equilibrium falters when you over-consume alcoholic beverages (the metabolic explanation that is) I can talk to you all day....


Thanks guys,


BFG

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Re:Compression Test
hondacat 
 		    06/17/2005 22:23
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thats a big order for one post
first on the compreshion test it is more inportant that all the cylinders test with in 15% of each other this is because compreshion numbers can be efected by batery and starter condition most genrerally the number should be in excess of 100 psi , please dont forget to take a good look at the out drive, The part hanging over the back of the boat can be at least as expensive to fix as the engine inside some times even more so .
a compreshion test on a 6 cyliner should be NO more than two hours labor expence at the most . If a dealer is selling you the boat these tests should be suplied for free
marine surveyors very inportant when it comes to have the hull checked out price can vary a ton call around and ask for a estimated cost make sure the surveyor you choose has the equipment to check the stringers for rot and moisture content .
botom paint peals if the boat has been out of the water for a couple years and has had layer opon layer put on over the years at the very least the bottom should be stripped and a good barrier coat put on the a couple coats of good fresh bottom paint applied
last but not laest dont buy any thing you cant take for test ride unless you out rite steal it or some one gives it to you for free
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