I previously posted in the 196 thread, but found out it's a 205, so decided to start one of my own.
I need your HS expert help, if you will please.
I'm sorry this will be a long post, but I want to inform you as much as possible.
Found a 1998 205 with a 200 Venom (as I titled post).
Boat/Motor sat for like 12 years, but motor is running strong. That still scares me a bit.
The motor has an hour reader on dash / key area, and it's at 195 hours.
GPS at 64, BEFORE he just added a 10" JP. Hasn't run it since the JP, and prop is 4 blade, doesn't know pitch.
He's happy to let me take it out and run the boat, AND...
He has so much confidence in the motor, he is willing to let me get it looked over good at a shop.
Definitely a compression check & leakdown and whatever else my guy thinks needs checked.
He bought it from an older guy last summer that was original owner, who let it sit with a cover on it, till it dry rotted away.
So then...this fella bought it & replaced EVERYTHING that was dry rotted.
Seats, carpet, tires, batteries, thermostats, and more. He added a 10" Atlas Z-Lock as well.
I know I'll need to change out gas hoses/bulb, and check the pumps & switches
Has a 70lb Minn kota, & 2 older Humminbirds, that all work. I have a new X5 MG, and 2 NEW Gen 2 Touch Lowrance di/si to add on.
Gel & Flake looks pretty decent. There are some (very, very little) real fine surface cracks, but he says they are not stress cracks.??
I will be checking transom...Is it wood, or composite boat?
Again, sorry so long...What do ya'll think...Just under $8k
Thanks. & Merry Christmas!