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Steve, you said "Now I would certainly do an oil sample, or walk from the boat." Why would I do an oil sample now. That would produce no valid result as has already been expressed by most everyone. I have to leave for a dinner party so if there is more dialog needed, it will have to wait. Sorry.

I don't think you read through this thread. Your post is confusing. Why would you do an oil sample now? That ship has sailed. Let me explain. The owner changed the oil and the boat was listed. No oil samples taken. As a potential customer, I asked for thoughts on this site, my CAT mechanic...

Here is an update on the oil analysis issue. The broker asked me if I learned what a correct number of hours should be for sampling. Humm, good question. I called Lab One in Phoenix and asked them. They recommend at least ½ or more of the normal oil change interval. For example, at least 50...

Okay, here's the latest. Talked to Lab One, Inc in Phoenix where I buy my oil sample kits. They told me what I expected, that the oil samples are not likely to show much unless there is something developing rather quickly, or there is residue from the previous oil tainting the fresh oil...

Lots of good thoughts and recommendations/cautions here. Thank you, guys. Am waiting for a call from the CAT mechanic who will do the engine survey. I'll have more clarity on my decision after talking with him.

Yes, I could handle a major expense. But like anyone, I would sure hate to replace an engine. The worst case is probably unlikely. I just have to assign a risk value to the possibilities.

That is an interesting way to look at it.

Please remember everybody, I am not suggesting I skip the oil samples. I have 5 kits and I intend to use them. The question is, what is the percentage of risk to go ahead and accept the boat and close escrow prior to oil sample results based on the CAT mechanics analysis of the engines and...

I agree with both of you. One thing I do know, the previous service was in 2022, 2 year interval and that is not uncommon. The PO has a laundry list of upgrades, improvement, etc. He has poured a bunch of money into the boat. New risers, new heat exchangers, shaft seals, all recent. I have...

So after making moves on several boats over the last two months, I settled on and will survey a 1995 Ocean Alexander 42 Sedan next Tuesday. This will be the second one I have owned, the first being a 1989 years ago. I just got a copy of the service records and find that the last service was...

Well, I have an update and it is a total change from where we left off. We did get to Washington (much cooler than our Arizona furnace home) and we did get aboard the Tiara. Beautiful boat, excellent quality, just felt cool in many respects. But after standing, sitting, looking, absorbing...

Thanks guys. Can't wait to leave Arizona this Thursday headed north to see the boat. Hope the offer is accepted, but we will see.

Well, I did it. I pulled the plug and made an offer on the Tiara. Underway, anchored or at the dock, with everyone (or just the wife and the dog) up on that huge aft deck contributed significantly to the decision. If the deal goes through, I will make an adjustable deflector box to proportion...

IF you guys had asked me yesterday, we were leaning towards the Meridian because it is 5 years newer, has an up salon/galley, 330's instead of 270's, genset and AC, and is a safe bet for resale in our PNW market. Now, after more discussion and reading all your posts, which are very revealing...

One things for sure. 50 kt winds in Dixon, I hang in Prince Rupert or Ketchikan. I crossed Dixon in prevailing WSW blow and it was not pleasant, and that was in a 5788. I got cocky because I had stabilizers, helped, but still damn uncomfortable. On a different note, I suppose I should post...

Here is the actual boat we are talking about. 4000 Express It's the dingy that has me excited! :)

I agree with all of you that the Tiara is a higher quality boat. If I can get past the down cabin, I will likely go with the Express. One thing that did concern me is that we boat in Puget Sound and the Gulf Islands for the most part, with an annual run up the inside passage to Alaska. It can...

1/2. I am feeling better about taking a positive approach to considering the Tiara. We often overthink the things we think about.

Thank you for that input. Looks like 1/1 right now. I am feeling like the fully enclosed cockpit area will be a place we spend a lot of of the daytime, at anchor, at dock or underway, and down below watching TV in the evenings. Just trying to make sure I'm not fooling myself.

Score one for the up cabin. Thanks for the input.

2004 381 Meridian or 1999 Tiara Express 4000 We are looking at both or these boats but clearly favor the Tiara except for one huge issue. Our whole 40 years of boating have been on fly bridge boats with up salons and galleys. We have never considered a down under, sailboat like cabin such as on...

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Thank you for that Peter. It was getting pretty lonely down here in this bunker. I have had my Internet battles in the past and feel I finally matured enough by age 70 to turn my back on the school yard mentality. There is usually one individual who stimulates others to action and it is no...

Holy smokes! I can't even imagine. Shivers me timbers just looking at that.