MoleTwin
New Member
Hello Everyone,
I just found a 1978 240 Weekender for sale that appears to be in excellent condition. I'm new to power boating and have a few questions for you guys. First, the engine has just over 1,000 hours on it. If properly maintained (and I plan to have a mechanic friend check it out) how well do these engines tend to hold-up. I'd hate to buy the boat and have the engine go out on me. I realize that that's a subjective question as it depends on use and care etc. But could you share your experiences with me? I fully expect to have a few repairs pop-up but would hate to have to buy a new engine.
I plan to use the boat on lake Michigan and some smaller nearby lakes and rivers. How does she do on a big lake if it gets a bit wavy? I'm not looking to go out in foul weather but would be curious to hear your thoughts on how one of these does on the great lakes in general?
Also, I see that the boat has back to back seats that go flat and an aft seat that looks large enough to lie on. We are a family of 4 and once in a blue moon might want to all sleep aboard. If my wife and 2 daughters squeeze into the bow are the outside seats comfortable enough for dear old dad to sleep on.
The boat has a bimini, but not a camper back. As the boat is going for 3 grand I wouldn't want to spend a fortune on a camper back (assuming I could find one) but can you have camper backs made for these? If I do wind up sleeping outside it might be nice to be covered. But I'm guessing having one made would cost more than it's worth.
Finally the boat has a toilet onboard. Are these the kind where, like in my RV, you can just pump them out do they have a removable tank that you have to empty?
I'm pretty excited to have found this boat as it has more or less been fully restored. New upholstery etc.
Well, thanks for your help with this everyone,
Mark
I just found a 1978 240 Weekender for sale that appears to be in excellent condition. I'm new to power boating and have a few questions for you guys. First, the engine has just over 1,000 hours on it. If properly maintained (and I plan to have a mechanic friend check it out) how well do these engines tend to hold-up. I'd hate to buy the boat and have the engine go out on me. I realize that that's a subjective question as it depends on use and care etc. But could you share your experiences with me? I fully expect to have a few repairs pop-up but would hate to have to buy a new engine.
I plan to use the boat on lake Michigan and some smaller nearby lakes and rivers. How does she do on a big lake if it gets a bit wavy? I'm not looking to go out in foul weather but would be curious to hear your thoughts on how one of these does on the great lakes in general?
Also, I see that the boat has back to back seats that go flat and an aft seat that looks large enough to lie on. We are a family of 4 and once in a blue moon might want to all sleep aboard. If my wife and 2 daughters squeeze into the bow are the outside seats comfortable enough for dear old dad to sleep on.
The boat has a bimini, but not a camper back. As the boat is going for 3 grand I wouldn't want to spend a fortune on a camper back (assuming I could find one) but can you have camper backs made for these? If I do wind up sleeping outside it might be nice to be covered. But I'm guessing having one made would cost more than it's worth.
Finally the boat has a toilet onboard. Are these the kind where, like in my RV, you can just pump them out do they have a removable tank that you have to empty?
I'm pretty excited to have found this boat as it has more or less been fully restored. New upholstery etc.
Well, thanks for your help with this everyone,
Mark