Checking Outboard Computer?

[weedeater]

I am going to look at a used boat with 200hp Vmax and if I feel that its worth the money I am wondering cost and time to have computer checked. Boat is out of state and I am checking compression before I even get seriouse about buying but if I decide to buy would a Yamaha dealer be best to check this or is there other options, boats in Beaumont area so there are several new and used boat dealers.

[PaulMyers]

Can't answer your questions but I sure hope it works out for you.

EVO

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by PaulMyers

Can't answer your questions but I sure hope it works out for you.

EVO

Thanks, me too. I have been wanting somthing bigger and it seems like a good deal if it works out.

[PaulMyers]

Originally Posted by weedeater

Thanks, me too. I have been wanting somthing bigger and it seems like a good deal if it works out.

Please keep us posted, will ya?

EVO

[1fastmerc]

Originally Posted by PaulMyers

Can't answer your questions but I sure hope it works out for you.

EVO

He won't listen to me. I told him the read out will tell the life history of the motor. They ain't cheap to fix if it's been abused.

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by 1fastmerc

He won't listen to me. I told him the read out will tell the life history of the motor. They ain't cheap to fix if it's been abused.

You tellin me somthin I already know "Puss in Boots", but like I told you I have to look and decide if I want it before I spend money on any of it.

[Hydro]

What year Vmax ?

Hydro

[weedeater]

2004 but it was bought new in 2005 on the boat

[Hydro]

Originally Posted by weedeater

2004 but it was bought new in 2005 on the boat

Ok, I had the same engine on a Pathfinder (200hp Vmax HPDI)...

Its well worth your money to bring it over to Jorgensens in Beaumont and have it downloaded... Talk to Pete, he's a staight shooter and let him know what your looking for...

I never had any problems with my engine, but took really good care of it and did every little maintenance item that was called out... If the engine your looking at hasnt had regular service at the DEALER you should run away... If the owner hasnt run Ring Free, you should run away...

Also, there is a check on the the oil pump for that year range (by s/n), they also go in and scope the cylinders out...

How many hours is on it ?

Hydro

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by Hydro

Ok, I had the same engine on a Pathfinder (200hp Vmax HPDI)...

Its well worth your money to bring it over to Jorgensens in Beaumont and have it downloaded... Talk to Pete, he's a staight shooter and let him know what your looking for...

I never had any problems with my engine, but took really good care of it and did every little maintenance item that was called out... If the engine your looking at hasnt had regular service at the DEALER you should run away... If the owner hasnt run Ring Free, you should run away...

Also, there is a check on the the oil pump for that year range (by s/n), they also go in and scope the cylinders out...

How many hours is on it ?

Hydro

he is guessing 200-300, but they should get that closer with printout. its on a bass boat so its been in fresh water for what its worth also

[southern151]

Got a 200 v max on a Skeeter I use. Great motor but the owner has taken great care of it.

[1fastmerc]

Originally Posted by weedeater

he is guessing 200-300, but they should get that closer with printout. its on a bass boat so its been in fresh water for what its worth also

And saltwater.

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by 1fastmerc

And saltwater.

if you launch a boat in sw la or se tx its been in saltwater, it been run mostly in fresh

[weedeater]

Just talked to guy and he says all warranty work and service work has been done at dealer in Beaumont and he has no problem running computer anywhere I choose.

[Hydro]

What brand/model bass boat ?

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by Hydro

What brand/model bass boat ?

Xpress X19, that's what I am wanting due to salt in river and such since it has aluminium trailer plus they more in my price range

[Hydro]

That thing ought to fly with a 200 on it !!!

Good luck with your purchase...

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by Hydro

That thing ought to fly with a 200 on it !!!

Good luck with your purchase...

buddy had one he got 74on gps and still had more peddle when he backed out of it

[mard928]

[QUOTE=weedeater;336670]he is guessing 200-300, but they should get that closer with printout. its on a bass boat so its been in fresh water for what its worth also[/QUOTe

There is alot of difference in 200 to 300 hundred hours! Be careful, someone that had routine maintenace done on a engine will have a better guess of how many hours are on a motor.

A diagnostic is worth your time and money if you are serious about buying the rig. It will answer all of your questions.

You referenced buying an Xpress due to being in the river and the salinity being an issue. I am not sure the internal components of the Xpress line are any more suited for salt water than any other bass hull. It is the components that give you issues in salt water not the hull. That being said I have coworkers that us Xpress bass hulls in salt water and have only had minor issues. Wash it down good and you will be fine.

Good Luck!

[weedeater]

well I went and ran the boat yesterday and it is kinda like I had expected, its alittle ruff looking but with some tlc, wax and spray oil it will clean up pretty good. The guy called some shops in Beaumont and asked about getting the puter ran and it seem like all they can check is for error codes, they are saying it has to be the HPDI in order to pull the history of motor but I am goiing to make a few calls today and see what else can be tested or checked if they cant run the puter for a history.