Recent content by John Roubal

Hello Admin - please close my account. I haven't had the boat in a year and would like less presence on the WWW. Thank you.

I very much appreciate your comments and suggestions. You've given me good direction to approach a purchase.

One would think, right? This was his email reply asking about rebuild: "The motor is a complete block up rebuild with new bearings, rings, etc. from a local marine builder."

Yep, you understood well. Components on top of the engine were either rusty or spray painted. Sure, it's common to reuse the block, bore out the cylinders, replace most smaller moving parts. But still, the engine block is not new.

Is there a standard rate based on boat length? I googled some the other day, and looks like most are outside a 10 mile radius. Is there such a thing as travel time?

Good words of wisdom... thanks!

Thx for the reply. I'm very comfortable and positive with a prospective boat I saw Sunday. He showed me a 4 week old work order where exhaust components (including risers, manifold tubes, etc) were replaced. I'm learning! A friend gave me some tips to look out for. Being a weekend auto mechanic...

Thx for the reply. I don't know the exact details of the rebuild, but it's a single rebuilt 5.7 as advertised with 40 hours "on rebuild" The boat itself is a 1996 model year. He did not include a photo of the clock in the ad. Question is how many hours on the block prior to the rebuild? Does it...

Sorry, Tampa area...

Hi, new boater here (soon to be). We've been looking for our first boat in the stamps area and decided on a 240 Sundancer. Granted, I am a novice of boats, but am a good analyst. While combing thru the countless ads, I've seen people advertise "new engine" or "rebuilt engine" with 10 hours...