[artbyjody]

Wow, you've just made me more apprehensive then ever to even consider this boat with an A4 that's been sitting for a few years. Thanks Val!

Seriously, thanks for the info. Sounds like a lot of work for me as a potential buyer just to see if she'll fire up.

If you consider a gas driven engine - the A4 is the way to go. If you are even apprehensive / mechanically challenged - go diesel. I have done both and the diesel is way more forgiving IMHO...and the maintenance is cookie cutter even for someone not mechanically inclined. My 2 cents (and glad I own a Yanmar diesel)