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(305) 989-9100 | billpotter@ymail.com

(305) 989-9100 | billpotter@ymail.com

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    • Home
    • BILL POTTER ADVANTAGES
    • BACKGROUND
    • QUALIFICATIONS
    • PRE-PURCHASE SURVEYS
    • ENGINE INSPECTIONS
    • VESSEL APPRAISALS
    • PRE-ACCEPTANCE SURVEYS
    • PRE-SALE SURVEYS
    • INSURANCE SURVEYS
    • PREPARING FOR THE SURVEY
    • RANGE OF SERVICES
    • WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR
    • TESTIMONIALS & COMMENTS
    • CONTACT INFORMATION
    • OIL SAMPLE ANALYSIS
    • PREVIOUS SURVEYS
    • CORROSION SURVEYS
    • SCHEDULING
    • MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
    • VESSEL ORIENTATION & OPS
    • VESSELS SURVEYED
    • TOOLS
  • Home
  • BILL POTTER ADVANTAGES
  • BACKGROUND
  • QUALIFICATIONS
  • PRE-PURCHASE SURVEYS
  • ENGINE INSPECTIONS
  • VESSEL APPRAISALS
  • PRE-ACCEPTANCE SURVEYS
  • PRE-SALE SURVEYS
  • INSURANCE SURVEYS
  • PREPARING FOR THE SURVEY
  • RANGE OF SERVICES
  • WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR
  • TESTIMONIALS & COMMENTS
  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • OIL SAMPLE ANALYSIS
  • PREVIOUS SURVEYS
  • CORROSION SURVEYS
  • SCHEDULING
  • MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
  • VESSEL ORIENTATION & OPS
  • VESSELS SURVEYED
  • TOOLS

Pre-Purchase Engine Inspections:

 Thinking about buying a boat with used outboard, gas stern drive, or gas inboard engines? It’s not like years ago:


Engines cost real money these days!


Best to get them checked out before you buy!


With almost three decades of “Hands On” engine service and inspection experience, Bill can prevent a lot of surprises! 


There are good engine technicians around, but few are experienced in pre- purchase inspections- The devil is in the details!


Bill works from long check lists developed from a body of experience that has been refined over almost three decades of inspections:


Compression (additional costs may apply)


Cylinder Wall Condition, if visible


Crank Case Oil Condition and Level


Oil Leaks


Oil Sample Analysis (price available upon request) Engine, transmission and generator: An easy way to gather more very useful information!


Engine Computer Run History and Fault Codes-(Many later model year engine computers store data about how the engine has been run: Amount of time at various rpms, fault codes, overheat events, etc. Bill has the computer and software to access Mercury/ Mercruiser, Yamaha, and Suzuki computers) Less Guessing = More Facts!


Electrical System Condition and Operation


Fuel System Condition and Operation


Engine Mount Condition


Exhaust Manifold Condition


Rust and Corrosion- engine exhausts with known issues are video scoped to assess condition of accessible/ visible exhaust system condition.


Hydraulic System Condition and Operation


Transmission/ Gear Case Oil Condition


Propeller Shaft Condition? Bent? Corrosion? Fish line on shaft? Seal condition?


Propeller Hub/ Cutlass Bearing Condition?


Ease of Starting?


Apparent Water Pressure?


Idle Quality?


Noise Level?


Performance During Water Test?


Warranty Coverage?


Rigging and Set Up?


Is/ Are the Engine(s) Set Up Properly on the Vessel?


Are they Propped Correctly?


Do They Perform Adequately? How much life is left in them?


A PRE-PURCHASE ENGINE INSPECTION IS A VITAL PART OF ANY INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE POWERED VESSEL SURVEY!

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