Hours on a boat

[beerbandit]

I am getting ready to look at a 2008 2320 with a 225 Yamaha and it has less than 100hrs on it. It is my dream boat that I have always wanted. It appears to be a very clean boat and looks like brand new. My only concern is how little of hours are on it. Is there such a thing that there are too little hours on a boat and lack of use/sitting would result in problems? What items should I be on the look out for? Just wanted to get your all opinions on too little hours.

Thanks in advance
Mike

 

[Brent]

I would look at the service records. Gas can breakdown over time. If u purchase, add new gas and use the boat until the tank is close to empty, and check batteries for voltage and load testing, and water levels if they are not sealed.

 

[Regulate It]

Check with your local service department who will ultimately service and repair the motor. I use Tri-State Marine in Deale - very knowledgeable and have done right by me over last 3 years. I bought a 2001 HPDI with 200+ hours and had same concerns - changed all in-line filters, lower unit oil and O2 sensor and has run great and I'm close to 500 hrs now.