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    '98 Tige with 750 hours on it?? Good idea to buy?

    I am new to this community and have been doing some research on what type of inboard I would like to purchase (used), and I have really been drawn toward the Tige. With this being said, I have come across a '98 that seems in pretty good shape, but the engine has 750 hours on it? What is a typical lifetime for an engine in this type of environment? The model is a 2100.

    Thanks,
    Brian

    #2
    Here is some interesting threads that were started awhile ago about that same issue you have.

    http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7380

    and

    http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=354

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      #3
      We bought a 1999 2100i with 145 hours and have had no issues with the boat or engine. It is an awesome boat.

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        #4
        Engine hours on a boat would be the last thing on my list to worry about. Used boat seem to be either taken care of or trashed. The condition of the interior and hull and other trimmings will tell you how it was cared for. If the rest of the boat looks like chit, then you might figure the drive-train was not taken care of. On another note, too few hours means it spent alot of time sitting and not being used. This can be worse then a lot of hours.
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          #5
          Well I have a 97 2150wt with over 2000 hr. on it Bought it new in june of 97 and it still runs like a new one. So 750 hr. wouldn't bother me. I bought a 03 196 nautique two years ago with 1250 hr. (for running the course) and have had no problems with it.
          97 tige 2150wt bought new in june of 97.oct 08 2000 hr. Bart

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            #6
            My '99 has 750 hours on it. I bought it new...always serviced at the dealer...still runs like a champ.

            Look at it this way. You change the oil in a boat every 100 hrs, you change your spark plugs every 400 hours.

            Things to ask the buyer are:
            -when was the last oil change
            -when was the last time the impeller was replaced (minimum every 2 years)
            -when were the plugs/plug wires replaced
            -have you ever replaced the fuel pressure regulator (on a Mercruiser, this is a diaphragm and is affected by ethanol content in today's fuel)
            -where did you store the boat (inside or outside)

            Take it for a test drive. Listen for vibrations. It should be smooth when accelerating. I'd have an experienced inboard mechanic check it out, including prop shaft alignment.

            Good luck, that's a good boat. Built like a tank.
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              #7
              I bought a '97 that wasn't cared for and it is a lot of work to repair all the little things. I am at $5K without touching the powerplant or drive train. Fortunately it only has 180 hrs on it and the engine is solid. It is worth the effort to get the engine and drive checked out as a minimum. These engines run hard and if the maintenance wasn't kept up, you could be asking for big bills down the road. I agree with cphthril. If the hull, interior and trimmings look good, chances are the mechanical was maintained as well.

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