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Hi, new to this board, will most likely be purchasing a 1994 Outrage 17 this weekend after many months of searching for the best boat to suit my needs (easily trailerable, relatively good in chop, instant classic, well built and low maintenance, good resale value). Boat was owned by Environment Canada for many years and owner says it is a more robust version than usual, not sure of the exact details but he indicates in good shape. Hull survey was done, clock shows under 300 hrs and motor is 2000 90hp Mercury 4-stroke with about 100 hrs according to owner, and just had a full tune-up and carb adjustment. The only issue that is causing some hesitation is that owner indicates he has installed an auxiliary tank because he noticed some water mixing in with fuel from the main tank. He had the whole tank emptied and cleaned as part of the maintenance and only noticed the issue when he took boat out on water. I understand that water can run into tank cavity and he is saying it is probably getting in by one of the hoses or the vent. He figures it is a $400 fix to change some connections. There is no smell of fuel when boat is parked or moving. I have a hard time understanding how water can get into an inlet fuel hose or fuel line without any fuel leaking out when filling or running. Not sure if water can get into fuel vent while under way. I have read that changing tank and lines is quite expensive and do not buy in to the $400 fix necessarily, for now I am thinking that easy option would be to put under seat tank and new fuel line, would be a less expensive fix and not take up too much space. I do not want to let this deter me from buying the boat, i am just confused about how water can get into fuel. If there are any thoughts on the situation, your feedback would be greatly appreciated. As well, if there are any particular items I should inspect it would be great to hear from you.

Thanks, Lucas