Thanks all, the ticking is the main concern you're right.
I agree exhaust gaskets could be it based on this video:
as far as I'm aware the exhaust gaskets is original to the engine and at 15yrs old...
There's a whiring sound to me - normal? abnormal? abnormal but nothing to worry about? What is it?
This video probably shows it best:
This shows it also:
I don't know how to describe the whiring other than sounds like a commercial airplane at the gate with the APU power generator still...
Thank you for your response and everyone else's. I only had a short window to look at the boat initially - and I tried to look at everything I could - in used boat hunting I guess I've realized it helps to get eyes on it if possible before going further so you can eliminate it if you don't like...
Hi all, I'm looking at an 07 chaparall 210 ssi. After looking the boat over, the ONLY initial concern I have is the lack of engine access.
How big of a concern is this? It seems like it should be a pretty big factor in purchasing a 15yr old boat. If I'm going to attempt my own maintenance, I...
