Advice needed - 2005 Merc 6.2L & DuoProp

[Xring01]

About to buy a boat with this combo and 265hrs.
Any red flags?
Known Issues?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Outdrive1]

It should run for a thousand hours easy.

 

[4Waters]

Sounds like an Essex, solid engine/drive package. Regardless of what previous owner says or shows you about recent services done, have it done yourself that way you know you are starting off at square 1

 

[OCMerrill]

The OP will like the Dual Prop's fuel economy and the fact there is very little prop slip.

I'm at 912 hrs last I looked. I have a 7.4 LXI but the drives are the same. Just had Cutting Edge rebuild both props and add some cup for $360 I think, fully polished.

I run the 28's and I think my gear ratio is 2.1 in the lower.

 

[DRYHEAT]

I heard the props are kind of pricey if you have a boo-boo.

 

[Ace in the Hole]

About to buy a boat with this combo and 265hrs.
Any red flags?
Known Issues?

Thanks in advance.

had that setup in a 27' cruiser...flawless.... that is very low hours, as long as it's been serviced it should be fine.

 

[Xring01]

had that setup in a 27' cruiser...flawless.... that is very low hours, as long as it's been serviced it should be fine.

This is a fucking Unicorn of a herd of Unicorns…
Been 100% stored indoors, and owned by elderly couple the entire time.

They had no clue it could break 40… none…

 

[Ace in the Hole]

This is a fucking Unicorn of a herd of Unicorns…
Been 100% stored indoors, and owned by elderly couple the entire time.

They had no clue it could break 40… none…

run it through service and enjoy it...that is a great engine package. I also owned a 25 with the 350 MPI and a duo prop...would do that again as well.

 

[Xring01]

This might be my 18th boat, Literally lost track.
Love 496HO
Love Twin Yammy 250s, 150s, 115, Nothing but love… Had 200s HPDI great for their time but,,, 4 strokes rock. Owned Hondas, Johnsons, Evenrudes, Tohatsus… BTW… Tohatsu is a hidden Gem!… As long as you can get spare parts.

THOUSANDS OF HOURS… When I see RDP dudes own boat for 10 years with 300 hrs… I LAUGH…

Sold the twin 250s with 2900 hrs… When I say I put hours on a boat, I aint fucking around yes most was off shore, but they are serious hours.

Those days are behind me. When I say I caught a ton a fish a day… LITERALLY 2000 lbs per day… not commercial, just dudes pooling $$$ together to put fuel in the boat, bait in the tank and food in the chest. Leave Friday and get back Sunday for many years.

Now I am in relax mode..

In cars.. Fuck yeah.. 6.2/383 rocks… stroke that bitch.. Never owned a 6.2 boat.. Yes I have a very robust boat owner ship background. Which is why I am reaching out to the brotherhood.

I assume I am good to go.. but most people have no clue that the 2006 Yamaha. 225 & 250hp 4 stroke outboards have a major issue with exhaust corrosion. Unless that was fixed during the warranty periord, then your fucked, cause those fuckers rot the block and are worthless. Which is why I am seeking advice, from dudes who have been there and did that

 

[satellitemike]

Never owned a Bravo 3 but did have the 5.7 efi Volvo dp. Great all-round performance!
What boat are you looking at?

 

[Xring01]

Never owned a Bravo 3 but did have the 5.7 efi Volvo dp. Great all-round performance!
What boat are you looking at?

Nope, not falling for it… just so you can steal it out from under me…

Once I buy it, then I will tell ya everything you need to know.

 

[satellitemike]

Nope, not falling for it… just so you can steal it out from under me…

Once I buy it, then I will tell ya everything you need to know.

I wouldnt but my son might!

 

[Orange Juice]

About to buy a boat with this combo and 265hrs.
Any red flags?
Known Issues?

Thanks in advance.

Don’t hit a rock. Twice the damage.

 

[Good Stuff]

Never owned a Bravo 3 but did have the 5.7 efi Volvo dp. Great all-round performance!
What boat are you looking at?

Had the same Volvo in my 22’ Larson and it ran right up to 65. Really was a fun boat but didn’t do great on busy weekends. Never could figure out what pitch the F-6 translated into.

 

[lakemadness]

We've had this set up in a 26' cabin cruiser and put 900 zero-issue hours on it.