This is a great opportunity for someone who is either mechanically competent or just wants to do a repower of a ready made wake and ski boat. This Monterey 194FS is a 19'6" bowrider sitting on a dual axle galvanised boat trailer. Last time we used this boat was about 5 years ago and it was running beautifully. Washed it down, flushed the engine as per usual practice, threw on the full custom fitted cover and stored it under the holiday house. Unfortunately we were not able to use it for a few seasons and when we did, the engine wouldn't turn over.
After having it inspected by a mechanic, the diagnosis was moisture had got into two of the cylinders and caused the rings to rust and expand (he used a scope to look into the cylinders). It's only a small amount but as it was sitting for so long, it won't now turn over. There's absolutely no water in the engine itself as the oil on the dipstick is clear Oil is clean so absolutely no water in oil Options include pulling the engine and fixing the piston/ring; or throw in a new short block; or you could even change to a Mercruiser 5.7 package (engine and new Duo-prop leg) from Complete Marine Suppliers in Hornsby; or a brand new volvo penta engine can be purchased from Michigan Motors for circa $10k or a long block for less than $4k http://www.michiganmotorz.com/305ci-vortec-base-marine-engine-1996-current-replacement-p-110.html http://www.michiganmotorz.com/volvo-penta-complete-engine-package-p-11143.html This would give you an upgraded, brand new power package. A great opportunity to own a terrific recreational boat thats good for wakeboarding, skiing, tubing and fishing. Comments Boat itself is in great condition and includes a Roswell wake tower fitted by Supra dealer in Nowra Volvo penta leg works when last used perfectly.
Engine is a 5.0 volvo penta GXI-E which had about 280hrs and was running perfectly when last used. Not running now as per above. Trailer is gal and was last registered in 2011 but is now unregistered so blue slip required. It has disc brakes and is in reasonable condition with some rust on leaf springs etc but no significant structural rust. Needs a new spare.
Cover is custom made. Factory Bimini included 2 props - 3 blade and 4 blade These boats sell used for $35,000 - $40,000 on boatsales and These are high quality boats as per reviews http://www.boatsales.com.au/editorial/reviews/2006/bowrider/bayliner/american-bowriders-comparison-8770/ https://m.youtube.com/watch? V=XX24zFRuMVw Great project at a very cheap price.
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