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08-07-2014, 08:11 PM #1Junior Member
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New to Boating Purchase HELP
Hi Everyone!
Im New to this forum and im very thankful for all the help its given me so far. Im looking to buy a wakesurf/wakeboard boat and I found a 2007 Moomba Outback V for 24500. I have a hesitation with this boat because the compression test was as follows:
Cylinder 1- 130psi
Cylinder 2- 125psi
Cylinder 3- 120psi
Cylinder 4- 120psi
Cylinder 5- 165psi
Cylinder 6- 160psi
Cylinder 7- 120psi
Cylinder 8- 150psi
also the alternator seized during the mechanical inspection due to corrosion and the tech was able to free it... for now.
I guess what Im asking is if this is normal or too low for a motor with 350 hours on it. do you think I could get more bang for my buck with something else?
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08-07-2014, 08:28 PM #2
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08-07-2014, 08:53 PM #3Junior Member
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not too much I want to keep it around 25k
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08-07-2014, 09:02 PM #4
I would keep looking. That's a big difference between cylinders.
Jumping to an 06 or 07 LSV would be my suggestion if you can find a way to swing it. At the end of the season I bet you'll see some great examples in the higher 20s. It would be a more upfront but I think you'd be glad you did it.
The outback is a great boat though and I think you'd be happy with it as well. Either way, hopefully we can welcome you to the family soon.
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08-07-2014, 09:33 PM #5
Ill sell you my Mobius for 14500 . solid boat, great motor, low hours.
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08-07-2014, 10:04 PM #6Junior Member
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thanks guys, the seller is going to get a second opinion on his own, he was as surprised as I was when we saw the results. there's others out there, hopefully with less saltwater damage
Welly72,
I'd love to check out your boat! just a little far for me...
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08-07-2014, 10:07 PM #7
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08-08-2014, 05:25 AM #8Senior Member
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08-08-2014, 08:42 AM #9
salt water would be an immediate no-go for me, no matter the hours or condition.
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08-08-2014, 09:05 AM #10
One of my friends purchased a boat that was supposedly in salt water once and two years later spent $5k for motor replacement.
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