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thx for the replies! they told me they got the switch sorted now. also, the hoses are supposed to be hanging loose in the bilge, i just saw a youtube video of another similar boat and those hoses are also just dangling there. one more thing, the guy told me, as if it were a good thing, the boat...

Since i cant find a dedicated four winns forum on the net, i thought ill try here. I'm looking at a four winns vista 378 form 2009, it looks very decent but i have some concerns, when the guy representing the seller told me that the fan blower in the bilge turns on automatically if you turn on...

ok thx guys for the advice, seems pretty clear now, you probably saved me a lot of trouble.

Hi guys, i need some advice. I am looking at a new secondhand boat but after a survey it turns out the current owner failed to mention the boat had been in an accident. its a boat with two inboard volvo 5.7glx's the right axelrod is bent inward under the hull for about 2 or 3 inches. the left...

last year i went to see a sea ray 500 from 1991 and i fell in love with it. I just love the spaceousness inside. they dont make em that wide anymore nowadays. even better the 1993's and up since they have the curved seating and fridge on deck. but... they all come with the detroits which are...

two 5.7 v8 280hp mercruisers which is just about right for this boat i think

Hi Shawn, I'm from Amsterdam, holland. thx for your input, much appreciated. you were close, its a 230 from 1995. but its a long drive and i found another one much closer. its a 270 from around 1987/1988 with a very smart looking exterior. as i understand from looking around, a lot of folks...

not really sure, they were honest with this picture. if it really is a custom installed cleat i guess it wasnt attached to any structural parts. explains why it failed. but why would anyone do this? asking for trouble no? anyway, its a long drive to see it... so hesitating to make the trip. got...

reporting back, i let it go, the owner confessed the boat ran into a pier or something and the railing got severely bent. he had it bent back but i think it didn't do anygood to the integrity of the construction of the boat. much like you wouldnt buy a car with a chassis that might have been...

well, it has these spots of tiny (gelcoat)hair cracks in the body all over. not sure if its a cosmetic problem that can be solved easily. also all the.. what once used to be chrome-ish.. trims have faded. looks like it cant be polished because its looks like silver painted plastic and not actual...

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Thanks a lot gdavis! i think i'll just go with a surveyor as you suggested... then i'll know for sure.

Hi All! I'm going to look at a sundancer 280 with build year: 1989 i have no experience with polyester/fibreglass motorboats so i could use some advise because i have no idea what i should be looking for when i'm going over for a test ride. asking price is around 16.000 USD and yes, the boat...