More CD 25D Engine Questions

[Brian Johnson]

Hi again,
I had posted a message earlier about a Cape Dory 25D I had surveyed with water in the transmission fluid. The oil was milky white and the engine had been run wince the water had made its way into the transmission. After a few more questions, it turns out the boat had taken on water up to about three inches above the floor about three months ago through a leaking head. There were no water stains on the wood, but the water mark could be seen as evidenced by an oil line on the engine mounts. I am quite certain that this is the cause of the water in the transmision, and am wondering what other damage could have been done, what a transmission rebuild might cost, and what an engine overhaul would cost. The engine started fine and ran without smoking, but the overheating alarm would come on if the engine was run over about 1200 RPM for any lenght of time. The boat has been sitting unused for about a year and a half and the prop was quite fouled, could this be the cause of the overheating?? Thanks again for the responses to the previous message . Any advice from owners out there.
Brian



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[wayne grenier]

Hi again,
I had posted a message earlier about a Cape Dory 25D I had surveyed with water in the transmission fluid. The oil was milky white and the engine had been run wince the water had made its way into the transmission. After a few more questions, it turns out the boat had taken on water up to about three inches above the floor about three months ago through a leaking head. There were no water stains on the wood, but the water mark could be seen as evidenced by an oil line on the engine mounts. I am quite certain that this is the cause of the water in the transmision, and am wondering what other damage could have been done, what a transmission rebuild might cost, and what an engine overhaul would cost. The engine started fine and ran without smoking, but the overheating alarm would come on if the engine was run over about 1200 RPM for any lenght of time. The boat has been sitting unused for about a year and a half and the prop was quite fouled, could this be the cause of the overheating?? Thanks again for the responses to the previous message . Any advice from owners out there.
Brian

why would you want to buy a boat whose engine and electrical systems had been immersed ib salt water? Assume that all of your mechanicals are or will be junk-how old is this engine? anything that has seen marine use for 10-15 years is due to go anyway-so I would explain to the seller that you are deducting the replacement costs of these items from the price-it may not pass survey and that means you will not be able to insure it ir finance it if you need to. if you can pick it up for a song and are willing to take the risk it might be worth it but there are enough things that can or will go wrong in a boat that I would not look for extra trouble just to get a good deal-good luck



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[Don Sargeant]

When we bought COQUINA, there was a clause in the contract where I could specify a certain amount of money to be held in escro until the boat's machinery was thoroughly tested. A new engine will cost $5000-$7000. If you can get a 25D in otherwise good condition for $10,000 and have to replace an engine that'd be pretty good deal.
Don Sargeant
~~Coquina~~

Hi again,
I had posted a message earlier about a Cape Dory 25D I had surveyed with water in the transmission fluid. The oil was milky white and the engine had been run wince the water had made its way into the transmission. After a few more questions, it turns out the boat had taken on water up to about three inches above the floor about three months ago through a leaking head. There were no water stains on the wood, but the water mark could be seen as evidenced by an oil line on the engine mounts. I am quite certain that this is the cause of the water in the transmision, and am wondering what other damage could have been done, what a transmission rebuild might cost, and what an engine overhaul would cost. The engine started fine and ran without smoking, but the overheating alarm would come on if the engine was run over about 1200 RPM for any lenght of time. The boat has been sitting unused for about a year and a half and the prop was quite fouled, could this be the cause of the overheating?? Thanks again for the responses to the previous message . Any advice from owners out there.
Brian

don@cliggott.com