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    Typical costs for a few checks on 250 ProXS

    I am wanting to sell my boat due to health issues and just had routine maintenance done, but a potential buyer has asked for a whole lot more. The 250 ProXS (2015) engine starts immediately and runs with great power and acceleration, but it does have 550 hours so I understand the request. I am hesitant to do everything asked for because I just forked over $600 already. And service check showed NO engine faults.

    My question is, roughly how much should I expect to pay each for (these 4 are not all that was asked for):

    1. compression test (that was already done but it was done completely cold and not according to Don's "rules" so readings were pretty low (75 ish, but were very consistent).

    2. leak down test

    3. injector inspection/testing (I use Don's cocktail fuel additive religiously)

    4. reed inspection

    Engine S/N 2B113139...NO current engine faults

    THANKS!!!
    Last edited by BoBo; 06-24-2024 at 10:21 AM. Reason: S/N required
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    I would say sure can do, butt will cost you $1500 more for the boat.
    Deposit up front before doing all this
    If compression is good, a waste of money and time for a leakdown test
    if motor idles well and good throttle response again waste of money and time to for reed inspection, these 2 should be his expense

    Valed compression test
    air/fuel pressure test
    100 hour service
    Scan computer for faults
    These should be sellers cost in my opinion.
    Last edited by lpugh; 06-24-2024 at 09:46 AM.
    Thank You Leon Pugh

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    Don't spend any of your money, anything the potential buyer requests is on them.

    I would find another buyer before spending any more money on a boat that you are selling for health reasons.



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    I agree with Leon and Savage. Labor isn’t cheap so that’s quite a bit of money he’s asking you to invest and if one or two injectors didn’t pass muster, they’re real expensive. I know the market is a little flush seems like with used boats but one like yours should sell pretty quick if it’s competively priced.
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