trumpetr
New Member
Hey all, as are many others, I'm seeking out that perfect boat and diving in headfirst to understand what I'm signing up for from a repair/maint perspective. As advised by others I'm looking far and wide and willing to travel to find the right boat at a pseudo affordable price. I've got my eyes on one that is 900 miles away. I've had some local trusted eyes on it and for a 17 year old Sundeck, it appears to be in good/acceptable condition. One thing that has me a bit concerned is that while it's been in freshwater for the last 10 or so years, it started it's life in the salt. I did contact the original sellers marina and they think they changed the risers and manifolds out prior to selling it. I do notice some green corrosion on photos on the thermostat sensors and the starboard riser has paint that is coming off? Thoughts on if this is just heat/age or am I looking at a $1k manifold replacement. Local shop that winterized the boat looked over the engine during the winterization and didn't note any items that needed repair at that time and told me that there wasn't much benefit in paying for another lookover as they would just do the same thing that they had done prior. I know it's internet sleuthing and there probably isn't a good answer other than ask a mechanic, but what's the gut feel from those that know the more regular particulars.