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Thanks SK all very helpful. I'll have a chat with the dealer and push for what you've suggested. Then I'll need to present to the wifey!!!!

Wigs, I would be asking to have the engine fully services and inspected by a Dealer including a full anode change and inspection. Just because it has low hours does not mean it has not deteriated internally. I have seen a low hour engine which has had poor oil change intervals suffer from a pitted crankshaft from the acid build up in the oil, the lower main oil seal went after a few hours of use. Crankshaft was stuffed... very expensive.

If the owner wants good money for it then ask him to spend the $ to ensure its good other wise you may have to spend the $$ to save you some in the future

I have alerted an Ausfish member to this blog.

he should be able to offer some sound advice for you, but may be on holidays, so wait a while for his response.


cheers LP

Just to clarify I'm looking for a "second hand" out board. First line above May read that I'm looking at putting 2 out boards on my boat, which I'm not.