Sunk twin Yam 200s

[mevince]

Im looking at a Grady White that sunk overnight in saltwater. Only the motors and back half went under. Was removed the following morning and washed down. The motors had the oil changed and manually turned over. Was told the wiring harnesses needed replaced. The seller prob got insurance check and dont care now cause he said he didnt want to mess with it now. What are the chances these motors are still good? They are 2001 Yamaha V6 Saltwater Series 2. I can get the whole package for $2000. Is it worth it and can the motors be salvaged?

[mevince]

Grady is a 1985 25'

[Blue Agave]

The trailer alone is worth $2000, as far as the motors go if they were under water they should have been pickled immediately. If not internal corrosion may be an issue.  The boat and trailer are well worth the asking price. There is a set of 200 Yamahas for sell right here on the site.

[gran398]

Here they are. If Bob says they're good, they're good:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9626

[GoneFission]

Salt water is hard on electronics, but sometimes you get lucky.  I've seen a motor get submerged, pulled out quickly, washed off, plugs pulled, cleared out, and then ran fine.  BUT - I think that was highly unusual.  How long was it under water - a full overnight means salt water got to places where it should not go - like injectors and/or carb bushings.  

So consider the others advice and maybe get the boat with the intention of throwing the motors away or selling them to a rebuider - but maybe invest a couple hundred $$ and - just maybe - you may find the motors are OK and you've really stolen that boat!

[kraw2]

Buy It..!!

[mevince]

Going to get the Grady tomorrow in Rock Hill. 2hrs one way. Meeting Scott sunday to deliver 22-2. 3hrs one way. Need to sell a 1978 SeaCraft Master Angler Potter Hull that I picked up 2 wks ago in Tenn. 4hrs one way. The things we do for water toys!

[kraw2]

Man you have been busy. I wish you weren't so far away. I would tank one off your hands...

[gran398]

Somebody here needs to think about that Potter. They don't grow on trees

[mevince]

Kraw2 Ill meet you halfway for the right price. Obviously Im not worried about going far!  

Its a good hull. Just too small for what Im going to be using it for or it would stay here. Needs the usual redone. Floor, transom, and cap. Hull has 4yr old gelcoat that has not seen the water. Center console. Seats. Tank that has been pressure tested. Aluminum Ibeam tandem axle trailer.

[RickK]

Scott, you building up a used boat lot?  
An Aquasport Fleet.  

[gran398]

Scott, you building up a used boat lot?  
An Aquasport Fleet.  

 

Say the word...never seen a boat that wasn't for sale

[gran398]

A seventies 20 Seacraft is smoking hot, and desirable.

Good looking too.

It rides like a knife through warm butter. "Nothing rides like a Seacraft" and that phrase, although a former marketing term, is the truth regarding the 20 Potter Seacraft.

The 20 runs FAST in a head sea. Not a small sea either. Three foot decent sea, the hull will happily run a solid 28 mph all day....and dry on the entry. You won't believe this old twenty foot hull will scald a 23 Contender in the open ocean. But it will.

[seabob4]

There IS a reason this site exists...http://www.classicseacraft.com/

[mevince]

I dont like it over there Seabob4! Please dont make me go back  :|