troym
Advanced Contributor
"The golden rule of conducting
"The golden rule of conducting business is "Caveat emptor" ...let the buyer beware.
Unless you have a bill of sale or some other objective evidence stating the engine was something better than it is, a cival case is going to be a long row to hoe and will likely not get you anywhere. Threatening the seller with a lawsuit may get him to cave a little, but I wouldn't bet the ranch on it.
I do want to take this opportunity to advise anyone getting ready to buy their first boat to get an inspection done by a licensed third party marine inspector. All things considered, this case being the perfect example, it's money well spent. They charge about $15/foot and provide a detailed report of everything they look at and problems they find. A reputable dealer/broker will often insist on one before closing the deal on a used boat or any boat they aren't willing to warrant.
WRT the subject engine, I don't think I'd waste anymore time or money on it. The information provided so far indicates that it's pretty well shot."
"The golden rule of conducting business is "Caveat emptor" ...let the buyer beware.
Unless you have a bill of sale or some other objective evidence stating the engine was something better than it is, a cival case is going to be a long row to hoe and will likely not get you anywhere. Threatening the seller with a lawsuit may get him to cave a little, but I wouldn't bet the ranch on it.
I do want to take this opportunity to advise anyone getting ready to buy their first boat to get an inspection done by a licensed third party marine inspector. All things considered, this case being the perfect example, it's money well spent. They charge about $15/foot and provide a detailed report of everything they look at and problems they find. A reputable dealer/broker will often insist on one before closing the deal on a used boat or any boat they aren't willing to warrant.
WRT the subject engine, I don't think I'd waste anymore time or money on it. The information provided so far indicates that it's pretty well shot."