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Water creeping in

ohanaohana Member Posts: 14 ✭
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I just purchased a 2003 Rinker 310 FV. After my sea trial I opened the engine cover and the hydraulics made a noise. (May just  need lube). BUT...My bigger concern was the foam on the bottom of the cover was dripping water. And had some water in the bilge. We had 3 footers.  The broker said we slowed down to quick. Thoughts?
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    skennellyskennelly Member Posts: 2,196 ✭✭✭✭
    edited April 2018
    Broker won't tell you there is an issue.  He will play down whatever the issue is.  Not your friend.

    I hope you are got it surveyed.

    Bottom of the hatch was wet?  That wasn't caused by stopping too fast I can assure you.

    Open the hatch with the motors running.  I had a leaking raw water pump that was flinging water everywhere once.
    2002 - 270FV Mag 350 B3
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    ohanaohana Member Posts: 14 ✭
    It was surveyed and full commission on delivery by the marina it was stored at. But it was purchased in Jan in Ohio so engine survey was impossible. I will check the pump. Thank you. 
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    skennellyskennelly Member Posts: 2,196 ✭✭✭✭
    Just sayin..  normally if you plan to purchase a boat in winter it's contingent on a good survey come spring.  Good luck with the new boat.
    2002 - 270FV Mag 350 B3
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