Re: Got my little runabout today ;-)


"*JimH*" <me@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> " *JimH*" <me@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Subject to favorable survey and engine compression check: Today we put a
>> deposit down on a 1997 20 foot Glastron 209GS with trailer, 4.3L Volvo.
>> 45 mph reported top end. Immaculate inside and out. Bimini, cockpit
>> and mooring covers. Got it for less than NADA average retail.
>>
>> Needs: Depth sounder, porta-potty, AM/FM/CD (replacing the unit old
>> cassette unit already in the boat).
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>> Pics:
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>> I will arrange for the surveys next week and finalize the deal
>> (hopefully) by the end of the week. ;-)
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> The survey was completed today.
>
> Results:
>
> Compression test on the engine/outdrive: All cylinders within 4 psi
> ranging from 159 psi to 162 psi. WOW!!!! Bellows on the outdrive in
> excellent shape. Outdrive in excellent shape. Engine in excellent shape.
> The dealers mechanic noticed a wrong fuel pump on the engine and they
> installed a new fuel pump today.
>
> All other mechanical systems work fine.
>
> No structural issues....solid as a rock. A couple of cosmetic gelcoat
> dings that the dealership will repair (over the winter).
>
> A few issues on the mooring cover (needs restitching...no big deal), the
> bimini boot cover (greasy hand prints....the dealership is cleaning it)
> and the spare tire (needs to be replaced...to be done by the dealership
> ASAP with me picking it up over the winter).
>
> A done deal subject to a sea trial tomorrow at 2:30.
>
> Great boat. Nice price. Great dealership willing to work with me on this
> deal.
>
> I will be taking out the silly sink/fridge/electric stove cabinet in the
> cockpit as we do not need these things and they take up valuable space on
> this 20 foot boat. Unfortunately the captains seat is part of the cabinet
> assembly, so that will go also.
>
> I will tear the cabinet out this winter, along with the red carpeting (hey
> baby) and re-carpet with snap in berber during the winter (I will find a
> local barn to winter store in allowing me to work on it during the
> winter). I will also install a swivel pedestal for the helm seat and a new
> high quality grade flip up (with bolster) captains chair. This will leave
> room for an insulated cooler behind helm seat, also serving as a foot rest
> for the rear starboard passenger.
>
> All in all I am very happy with this boat purchase. Following the sea
> trial (I predict no problems) we will drive it home tomorrow and plan to
> have a shakedown cruise on Friday (just me and the wife). The kids will
> join us over the weekend for tubing, skiing and wakeboarding. We will
> take it out as many times as we can till the season ends.
>
> I can then think about doing my work on it and have something to look
> forward to next Spring. ;-)
>
> After a 2 year layoff it is nice to be back into boating again. This 20
> footer serves our immediate needs just fine.
>
>
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edit: 159 psi to 162 psi.


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