Name:	LonghornBoater -	Reply
Subject:	2007 Sea Ray Select
Date:	5/10/2016 6:45:25 PM

I have located a 2007 Sea Ray Select 200 for sale with only 35 yes I said 35 hours.  Aside from the obvious questions of was it ever run during the last 10 years, what would you x-spirts recomend as steps to take concering the engine if I buy this boat?  I figure an oil/filter change but what about the lower unit?  Should I run some seafoam or other cleaner through the fuel system?

Name:	Osms -	Reply
Subject:	2007 Sea Ray Select
Date:	5/11/2016 12:31:49 PM

Given today's gas situation, I'd put a canister type fuel filter/water separator in line if it doesn't have one.  Academy sells them.  Needs a new impeller for sure.  Oil and filter change imperative.  Might think of siphoning off gas if the boat hasn't been run in a while.  New plugs if not changed before.  That'll cost you $100-150, if you do your own work, or $500-600 for dealer work.  Always treat your gas, regardless of ethanol or non-ethanol.

Name:	Lifer -	Reply
Subject:	2007 Sea Ray Select
Date:	5/11/2016 1:14:45 PM

I would do a compression check first thing. Sitting unused causes thing to dry up and shrink. Like OSMS says, imperative all fluids/filters are changed. Fuel lines and other hoses need to be carefully checked. But before any of that you need to check for freeze damage in case it wasn't properly winterized when put away. I assume we talking I/O so the boot needs to be checked for dry rot and I would put a new belt on her just because of her age.  Where did you find this treasure?

Name:	MartiniMan -	Reply
Subject:	2007 Sea Ray Select
Date:	5/11/2016 1:33:40 PM

Let me second what Lifer said about a compression check and make sure you do it on a fully warmed engine in order to be accurate. Having said that, aircraft engines have a compression check on at least an annual basis and it is usually only useful when a cylinder or valve is completely gone or as a long term trend monitor versus being all that helpful for a prepurchase inspection item.  

I would take it one step further for a boat that old with that few hours.  I would borescope each of the cylinders.  The main cause of damage to a motor sitting for some time is corrosion and a compression check won't answer that question.  It will only tell you if the rings or valves are worn.  It's possible it was properly maintained while not being run but I would be very suspicious of corrosion.  Having just spent $5K overhauling an engine that had sat for a number of years before I bought it I can tell you its a costly mistake.

You will also need to inspect all the belts and hoses as they will also likely be in bad shape if it has indeed been sitting that long.

Name:	LonghornBoater -	Reply
Subject:	2007 Sea Ray Select
Date:	5/11/2016 6:12:21 PM

Thanks for all the input.  Decided to have a marine survey done.  Engine has major compression issues, water leaking into bilge, would even get up on plane during test drive. Obviously passed on purchase.

Name:	Osms -	Reply
Subject:	2007 Sea Ray Select
Date:	5/11/2016 10:54:36 PM

Well shucks.  We hadn't even spending YOUR money yet.

Name:	LonghornBoater -	Reply
Subject:	2007 Sea Ray Select
Date:	5/12/2016 3:00:20 PM

You guys arn't going to believe this!  The dealer says the boat owner is willing to pay for any needed repairs and will still honor the agreed to price.  Looks like two heads and gimble/teansmission shift cable billows.

Name:	Lifer -	Reply
Subject:	2007 Sea Ray Select
Date:	5/12/2016 3:58:51 PM

Great!! Now insist it go to CATHOUSE MARINE for the repairs.

Name:	mariah1 -	Reply
Subject:	2007 Sea Ray Select
Date:	5/14/2016 9:14:52 AM

I second sending it to Cathouse Marine