The Novice
New Member
Hi guys,
I am new to the forum and wanted to ask a few questions in regards to buying and inspecting a 2001 Utopia 185. The boat is coming from a mutual friend who is the 2nd owner since 2003/2004. He has had it winterized after each season, by trained mechanics. The boat is in good condition considering some vinyl issues. He has had it up on a lift out of water during the winter months and covered. I am going to inspect the boat this weekend.
What should I be looking for during the inspection? He said that this boat doesn't have an hour meter, so I really don't know what the true hours are? Not sure if that is a problem since the boat is mechanically sound. I am pretty mechanically inclined, so I was thinking about doing a compression test.
What numbers should I be looking for in all 6 cyclinders?
I was told to look into the tubes to see if the propellars are clean with no dings or dents. I can do that with it up on the lift...
The engine itself, the things that have been changed during his ownership has been the spark plugs, oil and all three fuel filters. He also told me that a belt snapped when he had it out and that was changed as of 2 years ago. Not sure what belt he is refering too?
Does this boat have a timing chain or belt? Any help or knowlege or what to look for, would be greatly appreciated! thanks guys!
I am new to the forum and wanted to ask a few questions in regards to buying and inspecting a 2001 Utopia 185. The boat is coming from a mutual friend who is the 2nd owner since 2003/2004. He has had it winterized after each season, by trained mechanics. The boat is in good condition considering some vinyl issues. He has had it up on a lift out of water during the winter months and covered. I am going to inspect the boat this weekend.
What should I be looking for during the inspection? He said that this boat doesn't have an hour meter, so I really don't know what the true hours are? Not sure if that is a problem since the boat is mechanically sound. I am pretty mechanically inclined, so I was thinking about doing a compression test.
What numbers should I be looking for in all 6 cyclinders?
I was told to look into the tubes to see if the propellars are clean with no dings or dents. I can do that with it up on the lift...
The engine itself, the things that have been changed during his ownership has been the spark plugs, oil and all three fuel filters. He also told me that a belt snapped when he had it out and that was changed as of 2 years ago. Not sure what belt he is refering too?
Does this boat have a timing chain or belt? Any help or knowlege or what to look for, would be greatly appreciated! thanks guys!
