I am in the process MAYBE buying a 1985 Sea Ray Amberjack. I had a survey done yesterday and am waiting for the report. The initial report says she may need mechanical attention.
I need a recommendation on getting an estimate done on the mechanical stuff; maybe gimbal bearing adjustment/replacement, electrical (one of the power trim's doesn't seem to power up) and one of the engine's was bone dry (coolant).
The specs: Twin 170 h.p. mercruisers that are closed cooling outfitted. The port engine was bone dry upon inspection (coolant wise). Why would that be? The starboard is full. Both engines' oil looks good, not milky or anything.
The outdrives will need new anodes but appear to be in good shape.
Anyway, I need advice as far as how much an estimate would be (roughly) to have all that stuff looked into.
How much would all that stuff be to repair considering that I may just "go for it" as far new gimbal bearings, bellows (might as well if they are going into there anyway, right?) and electrical?
Advice on an honest mechanic that I can say, "So and so sent me to you and highly recommended you...". My intentions are to hire a mechanic and stick with the mechanic faithfully. I believe in services like that.
I appreciate you folks reading this and offering advice. The offer I MAY make on the boat will be based on what I have to do to get her turn key and dependable. If it's not worth it, I keep looking. Thanks! Captain Larry Hammond