[Larry]

Thanks everyone for a quick response.  I’ll do my best to answer each question.

At this point I just signed the contract and am planning on survey Jan. 6th  Unfortunately I cannot get pics as the boat is 900 miles away but will ask to see if I can get any.  I looked at the boat over the thanksgiving week so all this is from memory.

The engines were not repainted that I could tell and I’ve seen a ton of those for sale.

There are records but have to be translated as they are in spanish.  the boat was in the yucatan and just came over via its hull the start of this year then sat since then.  as for detailed records, I sincerely doubt that. 🙁

The turbos were not discolored that I saw which was a good sign for me.

The air seps were changed and looked brand new.

I did not see any signs of leakeage, these were the most impressive engines I’ve seen thus far that why I agreed to move forward even with 2300 hours.

I will have a hull surveyor and an engine surveyor.

I doubt I will be able to tear the motor apart for inspection but was hopeful I could get it at least “scoped” for a better look inside.

I will do my best to get pics and at the very least the serial numbers.

The engine surveyor comes highly recommended from my broker.  here is his link, his resume is the bottom link on the right.

http://www.enginesurveyor.com/

 

Here is the boat.

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2001/Luhrs-Convertible-2973958/Miami/FL/United-States#.WFU38BsrJQJ

 

Thanks you guys are awesome.

[Author]

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