Put Down Deposit Today
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My '99 has a second sump pump there (in the cabin) that pumps out through the starboard side. My thought is that this sump is used to collect water that gets into the cockpit (rain or otherwise) and drains forward, depending on how the boat is trimmed. It also obviously gets rid of any water in the cabin that drains to the rear. Personally I think it's a great idea having two sump pumps in different but strategic locations.WeekiTiki":czohzo9b said:
Some boats had the bilge sump pump at the forward end of the cockpit, where water pools when the boat is sitting level in the water. This may be one of these boats. If so, you want to check that the aft main cabin bulkhead is sealed above this pump. If not done--then something for you do do. Many boats with the bilge pump in the rear, just forward of the transom drain, also had the "drain" out of the cabin, where it is located in this boat. This was commented on at the first of this thread.
The boat looks very clean in the photo you posted.
I don't know of anyone who has put a jack plate on the 22's. I have run both the 22's and 25's in less than 18" of water, by tilting the motor up--it works very well, since you don't really want to go fast in these conditions.
Yes, both the 22's, 25's and 255 TC have wash down--both fresh and raw water. When you put a thru hull in the bottom of the boat, be sure and epoxy the rim of of the cut out. You do this both to seal the hull core, and to give a ring to compress the nut on the thru hull. Also some boats have a bait will, with pick up. Some pickups for both bait tank and wash down have been over the transom types to avoid thru hulls.
On this site (and mentioned in this thread) there are many threads about these engines having carburetors which have to be drained if not used regularly. (we drained if not used within a month). Rebuild of the carbs should be on that check list. The "old fuel" should be drained and new fuel put in the tanks (both). You need to have them drain the oil in your presence. It only takes a few minutes to drain and replace. That way you are sure what is going on.
I would have been concerned that the boat was not ready for sea trials, especially if there was a long drive involved. Be sure that your check list is taken care of before you return. One of the reasons I tend to be Leary of dealers.
The boat looks very clean in the photo you posted.
I don't know of anyone who has put a jack plate on the 22's. I have run both the 22's and 25's in less than 18" of water, by tilting the motor up--it works very well, since you don't really want to go fast in these conditions.
Yes, both the 22's, 25's and 255 TC have wash down--both fresh and raw water. When you put a thru hull in the bottom of the boat, be sure and epoxy the rim of of the cut out. You do this both to seal the hull core, and to give a ring to compress the nut on the thru hull. Also some boats have a bait will, with pick up. Some pickups for both bait tank and wash down have been over the transom types to avoid thru hulls.
On this site (and mentioned in this thread) there are many threads about these engines having carburetors which have to be drained if not used regularly. (we drained if not used within a month). Rebuild of the carbs should be on that check list. The "old fuel" should be drained and new fuel put in the tanks (both). You need to have them drain the oil in your presence. It only takes a few minutes to drain and replace. That way you are sure what is going on.
I would have been concerned that the boat was not ready for sea trials, especially if there was a long drive involved. Be sure that your check list is taken care of before you return. One of the reasons I tend to be Leary of dealers.
Thanks for the comments guys
Have to figure out what bulkhead you're talking about Bob
Need to spend some more time inspecting
Sump looks to be as it was designed to drain out across the rear deck when
boat's on a plane.
No bilge so they had to figure out some way to get it out
I'll look at all the previous threads to try and learn as much as I can
Certainly do appreciate all your help
Have to figure out what bulkhead you're talking about Bob
Need to spend some more time inspecting
Sump looks to be as it was designed to drain out across the rear deck when
boat's on a plane.
No bilge so they had to figure out some way to get it out
I'll look at all the previous threads to try and learn as much as I can
Certainly do appreciate all your help
pcg":1o9bec58 said:
Have to figure out this whole sump and pump design...
when I finally see it wet
May just have to go look at the new models
There's no way I'd pay what they want though
Actually like the Angler with a 115
But they've got one listed in Crystal River for nearly $70K
And who knows how much more for a new 23
The sump and bilge pump issue is very simple. When the boat is on a plane, or stored bow up on the trailer, water runs to the aft, and bilge pump by transom, in sump, removes the water. When in plane bow is up about 5*, water runs aft.
When in the water at rest "level" or level on the trailer, water pools in the forward end of cockpit. You need to find out if there is a bile or sump pump inside the aft cabin bulkhead (between the cabin floor and cockpit floor)--in some boats (most likely the one you are looking at, included) there is a bilge pump under the galley all of the way aft. Where the sump in the photo you included is located is not the best place, but it probably was put there by the factory.
When in the water at rest "level" or level on the trailer, water pools in the forward end of cockpit. You need to find out if there is a bile or sump pump inside the aft cabin bulkhead (between the cabin floor and cockpit floor)--in some boats (most likely the one you are looking at, included) there is a bilge pump under the galley all of the way aft. Where the sump in the photo you included is located is not the best place, but it probably was put there by the factory.
JamesTXSD":3ombws8a said:
Signed the contract
Not really pleased with this dealer though
Told them I wanted the motor started before we left the lot
Salesman started it without the hose
just long enough for what water in it to exhaust
When we finally ran it at the ramp I
told the dude. This thing is idling way too high.
Looked over and the RPMs were over 1500
Thought the clutch dog was going to escape as he shifted it into gear
Gave him a list of items I wanted done
Trailer brakes didn't seem to work
He didn't even bother to plug the trailer lights in so don't
know about them
Check both bilge pumps and wash-down pump
Clean the boat
Be able to show me how all this chit works on my third trip down
And I want another sea trial to make sure the idle is set correctly
Would really like to hear what y'all think might ought to be added
Trailer brakes didn't seem to work
He didn't even bother to plug the trailer lights in so don't
know about them
Check both bilge pumps and wash-down pump
Clean the boat
Be able to show me how all this chit works on my third trip down
And I want another sea trial to make sure the idle is set correctly
Would really like to hear what y'all think might ought to be added
Is there an escape clause in the contract you can activate and get out of it within a 24 or 48 hour or so "cooling off" period? (Depends on state laws, usually.) I'd activate it and void the sale and not resign it until he set things right, or probably not at all considering the non-professional nature of his actions so far. What's a dealer/salesman like that going to do after the delivery is complete and you have a problem with the boat? What kind of warranty are you getting? Any at all? Is this an "As is" sale? Sounds like the storm clouds are gathering and getting darker quickly! :sad
Sounds like you've got a case of the "Hots to Buy Bug" so bad you're not thinking too carefully! :smileo
JMHO!:lol:
Joe. :teeth :thup
Sounds like you've got a case of the "Hots to Buy Bug" so bad you're not thinking too carefully! :smileo
JMHO!:lol:
Joe. :teeth :thup