Hi,
Looking at purchasing a 2002 Sea Ray 220 with a 6.3l mpi engine. The boat has a full service history. We reviewed the service history and in April 2006 the engine overheated due to impeller failure. All exhaust boots on engine, lower shift cable, outer exhaust tube, u-joint bellows, exhaust shutters melted. Over $2K was spent in parts/labor. Compression test results after the repairs were 170 to 190 with the majority of cylinders being 180/185. We have been told the boat has been fine when used subsequently, albeit only used infrequently over the past few years.
Question: Any concerns about engine damage and long term engine reliability? Should we pass on the boat?
Thanks
Looking at purchasing a 2002 Sea Ray 220 with a 6.3l mpi engine. The boat has a full service history. We reviewed the service history and in April 2006 the engine overheated due to impeller failure. All exhaust boots on engine, lower shift cable, outer exhaust tube, u-joint bellows, exhaust shutters melted. Over $2K was spent in parts/labor. Compression test results after the repairs were 170 to 190 with the majority of cylinders being 180/185. We have been told the boat has been fine when used subsequently, albeit only used infrequently over the past few years.
Question: Any concerns about engine damage and long term engine reliability? Should we pass on the boat?
Thanks