Advice on 2001 Epic S22

[jshua79]

Hey guys,
Kind of new to this site I check it out every once in a while because I am looking for a S22. I have found one that I am going to go and look at a S22 with 350 hrs this weekend and was wondering if anyone had any advice as to issues that they might have had with their Epic. Any clues would be great!
Thanks!
Josh
jshua79@yahoo.com
Seattle, WA

[DENNIS]

I have a 2001 S22 with about the same hours on it.  I am the original owner and have had zero problems.  Make sure that it has been maintained, as in yearly fluid and filters changes and that the impeller has been changed at least a few times.  It is a great boat and easy to work on, thanks to this forum and the guys on it.  I change my oil in the engine, trans, and vdrive at the end of every season. I also change my water/fuel separator filter along with my oil filter at the same time.  I change my impeller every other year.  I do it all myself and it is very easy.
Good Luck

Dennis

[bullet1w]

I also have a 2001 S-22 and I agree with Dennis.  I've had the boat for about 4 years and I've had no major problems.  The minor electrical annoyances are well documented on the forum and not too hard to fix.  The good thing is that you have this site for reference and if you do run into a problem someone here could probably help.

[epicfire]

I can also agree with the previous 2 posts. I'm coming up on 300 hours with mine (had 250 on it when I got it) and haven't had a problem with it. I also follow the above mentioned maintenance regimen and find it very easy to do.