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jb1842

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Hi. I'm looking at buying a Bayliner with a AQ125. The seller says that there is a problem with the water pump. Here is what he stated in the ad,

*Tune-up performed in July 2014
*Replaced water pump, impeller kit, blower motor
*Motor and relays replaced on trim
Needs additional work due to leak from water pump

When I asked for more info on the problems with the water pump, this was his reply,

When I took it in to be winterized they said there was a leak near the water pump. So when the boat is running the water that is going through the motor and that should be going out the back of the boat is leaking into the boat instead. Not all of it of course but it's enough to be a problem. The last time I used it in September I did notice it took much longer to drain when I pulled the plug out. It usually takes a few seconds to get out any water that may have accumulated from normal use but that day I think I was waiting about 5 minutes for it to drain.

So I hope this info isn't being too vague, but I'm wondering if anybody think this could be a simple gasket replacement, or something bigger. The price of the boat is pretty low that I may take a chance on it. Thanks.
 

alldodge

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Hi. I'm looking at buying a Bayliner with a AQ125. The seller says that there is a problem with the water pump. Here is what he stated in the ad,

*Tune-up performed in July 2014
*Replaced water pump, impeller kit, blower motor
*Motor and relays replaced on trim
Needs additional work due to leak from water pump

When I asked for more info on the problems with the water pump, this was his reply,

When I took it in to be winterized they said there was a leak near the water pump. So when the boat is running the water that is going through the motor and that should be going out the back of the boat is leaking into the boat instead. Not all of it of course but it's enough to be a problem. The last time I used it in September I did notice it took much longer to drain when I pulled the plug out. It usually takes a few seconds to get out any water that may have accumulated from normal use but that day I think I was waiting about 5 minutes for it to drain.

So I hope this info isn't being too vague, but I'm wondering if anybody think this could be a simple gasket replacement, or something bigger. The price of the boat is pretty low that I may take a chance on it. Thanks.

:welcome: to iboats

Sounds like smoke and mirrors to me. If you don't know how to check the difference between a cracked block or water pump leak I would run from this one
 

Augoose

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As said, I'd be very cautious but I'd continue to look at it keeping a weary eye. My friend purchased a 2012 bayliner new a few years ago. During his first trip out a T connection for the fresh water cooling line had a fault and was leaking water, so much that he had to shut down the boat and get towed in.

Your above information sparks concern but doesn't necessarily scream cracked block to me. He did say he brought it in to be winterized, so that's a good sign it was professionally serviced and so possibly it is a simple fix - cracked hose, loose fitting, etc. If that much water is getting in I'd think its very possible its a loose fitting as opposed to something catastrophic.

IMO, I'd go look at it and look for obvious issues. If it passes your inspection and you are serious about it, hire a surveyor to inspect the fine details unless you are prepared to do that yourself - inspect the engine oil, lower unit oil, compression, etc.

Good luck!
 

jb1842

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Thanks for the replies. This isn't my first boat ownership, but my other boat was a sailboat. For the price he is asking, I'm somewhat suspicious, but if I do get it and find out its not worth the price repairing, I'll only be out a few hundred dollars. But I will have gained a trailer and fish finder. I'm going to ask the seller if I can hook it up to some ear muffs and let it run to see where the water is coming from.
 

Augoose

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Thanks for the replies. This isn't my first boat ownership, but my other boat was a sailboat. For the price he is asking, I'm somewhat suspicious, but if I do get it and find out its not worth the price repairing, I'll only be out a few hundred dollars. But I will have gained a trailer and fish finder. I'm going to ask the seller if I can hook it up to some ear muffs and let it run to see where the water is coming from.

The muffs are good but I wouldn't purchase any boat I couldn't launch and run in the water.
 

gm280

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The muffs are good but I wouldn't purchase any boat I couldn't launch and run in the water.

I have to agree with you up to a point. Thousands of boats are bought every month without launch and water trial. It all depends on what type and price boat you are looking at. So you have to keep a common sense head about you when seeing any boat and looking for a deal. Obvious the seller has more info then the buyer will even have or know. So if the boat is some old project boat, you have to make your decision if you want to take on such a project. If you are buying a boat water ready, you have to make your decision if what the seller is saying is the truth and if not you are prepared to fix whatever you find wrong...
 

captmello

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FYI, the AQ125 is fresh water cooled, not raw water cooled. There should be antifreeze in the block. Run it on muffs and see where its leaking.
 

dennis461

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I'd say, for most people, fixing leaks on these engines is a daunting task. So it could easily be someone put a rubber d-ding on the wrong end of a tube.
Or thee tube is cocked in the pump,

If the boat is dirt cheap, take a gamble.
 
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