havoc_squad
Senior Chief Petty Officer
- Joined
- Mar 5, 2011
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Needing to verify the items that I will need to check for boat inspection for a possible purchase to be intended as project boat focused on mechanical restoration.
I'm wanting to get back into boating with a less fiberglass repair filled drama boat. It might happen, but goal is to minimize the possibility.
It is a 1997 Sea Ray 190 bowrider that's got a 4.3L V6 engine with major engine issues (head gasket/could be improper winterization, etc.) advertised for $1,000.
The interior doesn't look terrible (mostly mold covering) and if the outdrive and bellows is in working order, might not be a bad used GM truck 4.3L V6 engine swap job from a place that sells them with a good warranty.
Items that I can think of that need to be checked:
Inspect hull for delamination and bad repair jobs
Check drain plug hole for signs of rot/water retention around the transom.
Firmly move the outdrive up and down to check the structure integrity of the transom near the gimble housing.
Check the entire boat deck for soft spots.
Check underneath the ski locker.
If the under-deck gas tank has a removable plywood/glassed cover, ask to have it to remove to check the fiberglassing around it. (Big area were rot likes to start)
Check the motor mount lag bolts for any possible play/lack of secureness.
Check the side walls at the bottom rear near the transom for lack of rigidity.
Look for spots where blackish stains with no oil residue occur in the bilge. The grayish black coloring of rotted wet wood.
Check the condition of the upholstery and the upholstery back panels. Factor this in the budget decision.
Items I think I need to bring are:
Flashlight (obvious)
Long and short screwdriver (for poking around on the inside fiberglass)
Cordless Drill (for unscrewing fasteners such as gas tank cover boards)
Smart Phone
If there are any tools or checklist items I forgot to mention, feel free to list them.
I'm wanting to get back into boating with a less fiberglass repair filled drama boat. It might happen, but goal is to minimize the possibility.
It is a 1997 Sea Ray 190 bowrider that's got a 4.3L V6 engine with major engine issues (head gasket/could be improper winterization, etc.) advertised for $1,000.
The interior doesn't look terrible (mostly mold covering) and if the outdrive and bellows is in working order, might not be a bad used GM truck 4.3L V6 engine swap job from a place that sells them with a good warranty.
Items that I can think of that need to be checked:
Inspect hull for delamination and bad repair jobs
Check drain plug hole for signs of rot/water retention around the transom.
Firmly move the outdrive up and down to check the structure integrity of the transom near the gimble housing.
Check the entire boat deck for soft spots.
Check underneath the ski locker.
If the under-deck gas tank has a removable plywood/glassed cover, ask to have it to remove to check the fiberglassing around it. (Big area were rot likes to start)
Check the motor mount lag bolts for any possible play/lack of secureness.
Check the side walls at the bottom rear near the transom for lack of rigidity.
Look for spots where blackish stains with no oil residue occur in the bilge. The grayish black coloring of rotted wet wood.
Check the condition of the upholstery and the upholstery back panels. Factor this in the budget decision.
Items I think I need to bring are:
Flashlight (obvious)
Long and short screwdriver (for poking around on the inside fiberglass)
Cordless Drill (for unscrewing fasteners such as gas tank cover boards)
Smart Phone
If there are any tools or checklist items I forgot to mention, feel free to list them.
