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I plan to purchase a one-owner 2006 Nautique 226 LE that has been maintained by a top Nautique dealer since new. Unfortunately the dealer keeps paper maintenance records for only two years and has no digital record.
Nearly everything that I can think of (fresh water impeller, fuel lines, belts, fuel pump, fuel filter) were replaced in 2022, along with maintenance on the inboard coupler, shaft and rudder. Transmission and V-Drive fluid was changed as well, and a new steering cable was installed.
The dealer could not confirm that the prop shaft packing log had been replaced, given only the two year look-back.
Is it fair to think that the prop shaft water seal has been replaced at some point, given a competent dealer?
Are there other things that I need to consider regarding potential maintenance items before I pull the trigger on this purchase?
The motor is the standard PCM 350 CI / 330 HP with 540 hours.
Thanks for any guidance and/or insight.
Nearly everything that I can think of (fresh water impeller, fuel lines, belts, fuel pump, fuel filter) were replaced in 2022, along with maintenance on the inboard coupler, shaft and rudder. Transmission and V-Drive fluid was changed as well, and a new steering cable was installed.
The dealer could not confirm that the prop shaft packing log had been replaced, given only the two year look-back.
Is it fair to think that the prop shaft water seal has been replaced at some point, given a competent dealer?
Are there other things that I need to consider regarding potential maintenance items before I pull the trigger on this purchase?
The motor is the standard PCM 350 CI / 330 HP with 540 hours.
Thanks for any guidance and/or insight.
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