waste of time + money or not?

henryfreston · 15 September 2013, 22:15

I have got in touch with a guy who is connected with some RYA training centers. He says he has come of there engine which have broken while o exercises. Apparently these engines are taken straight off the boat and put into dry storage to be fixed. Over time they accumulate and he has the job of selling some off.

He has offered me a 2006 mariner efi 40hp for only £300, because they just need to get rid of them. It is suspected that some dirt made its way past the filter and blocked up one of the injectors, but it is not certain. Am I stupid to take a risk? The concern I do have is that because the engines are taken straight off (no flushing) then stored, the salt water inside will just completely annihilate the head, or am a wrong?

Henry

A1an · 15 September 2013, 22:22

For £300 its a no brainer.

If its more serious and not economical to repair then eBay it.

You can't lose IMO.

whisper · 15 September 2013, 22:36

Yeah, I'll have it if you don't

willk · 15 September 2013, 23:32

Freston Junior, how does he propose to sell this engine to you? Are you calling to collect it and give him the cash or is he sending it to you - after you pay him?

biffer · 16 September 2013, 07:26

Beware the RYA only use Yamaha and have for a good while. I do work for them at there main store/ service centre and there isn't any mariners there. Get me his name and where he is and ill get him checked out

henryfreston · 16 September 2013, 07:40

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Originally Posted by biffer

Beware the RYA only use Yamaha and have for a good while. I do work for them at there main store/ service centre and there isn't any mariners there. Get me his name and where he is and ill get him checked out

PM sent, thanks.

henryfreston · 16 September 2013, 07:51

I am mistaken, then are from a sailing school, not the RYA.

biffer · 16 September 2013, 08:02

First response is there is a training centre in the area that you gave me. They are a RYA credited training centre and not actually the RYA. This could account for the use of mariners

henryfreston · 16 September 2013, 08:05

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Originally Posted by biffer

First response is there is a training centre in the area that you gave me. They are a RYA credited training centre and not actually the RYA. This could account for the use of mariners

Well he does seem very genuine, normally, you just get that feeling when it is scam. I am not feeling it with this one, lets hope I am right

biffer · 16 September 2013, 09:02

My gut feeling would always be tainted with mistrust, I would have a deal but collect it, in my long dealings with this sort of seller I have always found other gear at there premises that I could also incorporate into the deal and depending on where you live will only take a day out of your life, you may meet a good contact for more equipment

henryfreston · 16 September 2013, 16:25

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Originally Posted by biffer

My gut feeling would always be tainted with mistrust, I would have a deal but collect it, in my long dealings with this sort of seller I have always found other gear at there premises that I could also incorporate into the deal and depending on where you live will only take a day out of your life, you may meet a good contact for more equipment

The problem is I am only 16 and my dad is too busy to do it

bedajim · 16 September 2013, 16:35

What area of the country is it ?

henryfreston · 16 September 2013, 17:17

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Originally Posted by bedajim

What area of the country is it ?

manchester

whisper · 16 September 2013, 17:39

Was he a well spoken guy in his 30's and did he offer to ship it?

biffer · 16 September 2013, 17:48

Get on a train and go and see him, if you don't whisper will I reckon

whisper · 16 September 2013, 17:49

I reckon it's a scam

henryfreston · 16 September 2013, 18:04

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Originally Posted by whisper

I reckon it's a scam

Whys that? I am doing it through paypal, so if it goes tits up I am covered arn't I?

henryfreston · 16 September 2013, 18:05

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Originally Posted by whisper

Was he a well spoken guy in his 30's and did he offer to ship it?

I suppose that matches, but not sure

rossymtb · 16 September 2013, 18:06

Whisper has a point. Is he the same guy who trys to sell you a engine. But he has no time for you to collect and he will send it free of charge to wherever you want.

Can't remember his name. Anyone?

henryfreston · 16 September 2013, 18:09

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Originally Posted by rossymtb

Whisper has a point. Is he the same guy who trys to sell you a engine. But he has no time for you to collect and he will send it free of charge to wherever you want.

Can't remember his name. Anyone?

No, he said you can collect, but we have palleted some. He is charging an additional charge of £45.

He just seems very, very genuine. Too genuine to be fake...