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Jim Hull
Guest
"Hello All, Real Rookie here.
"Hello All, Real Rookie here. I've been boat shopping for a few months now. I've found a Sea Ray that was owned since new by a Sea Ray employee. According to seller, the boat has been meticulously maintained by her employer (it's the cleanest I've seen). But the engine has about 400 hours on it (2001 5.7 Merc, carb). With most of those hours being in salt/brakish water, is it possible for the motor to be in really good shape, or do they pretty much die after a few years even with good maintenance habits (that's what I've been lead to believe). I've heard salt takes it's toll regardless of how you try to prevent it.
Thanks for any insight.
Jim."
"Hello All, Real Rookie here. I've been boat shopping for a few months now. I've found a Sea Ray that was owned since new by a Sea Ray employee. According to seller, the boat has been meticulously maintained by her employer (it's the cleanest I've seen). But the engine has about 400 hours on it (2001 5.7 Merc, carb). With most of those hours being in salt/brakish water, is it possible for the motor to be in really good shape, or do they pretty much die after a few years even with good maintenance habits (that's what I've been lead to believe). I've heard salt takes it's toll regardless of how you try to prevent it.
Thanks for any insight.
Jim."