steve62
Member
Mine was the same. Spun the engine first to make sure the oil pressure was ok then she fired on the first try. Biggest problem I had was the full blown beard she was sporting and the reduction in speed until I got her home and pressure washed her.I bought my present boat five years ago. She had been sitting in a marina unused for four years due to the previous owner's ill health. The engine started and ran on our first visit to view the boat (but maybe the broker ran it the day before to check). After survey and a minor repair we put the sails on and took her on a 170 mile delivery trip. We had a few problems with the engine cooling system but we sailed most of the way. We've now done all the maintenance and updating that we expected and have a great boat. And because she hadn't sold the owner had dropped his asking price by 25% just before we went to see her.