Whats important in a used boat?

jls944 · Newbie Joined: 07 Apr 2003 Posts: 29 City: Boston, MA

I am looking to buy a used boat and am wondering what are the most important things to look for. Any help will be appreciated.

boehnkew · Outlaw Joined: 26 Mar 2003 Posts: 112 City: Kennewick, WA

Most important is that is that it fits you and does what you want it to do. If you want a hyooge wake, then it should be capable of it. Otherwise, I'd say V-drive (or maybe direct drive), reliability (quick starts even when cold), enough power (for when you add 3000 pounds of ballast), decent handling, not much vibration, room for the ballast and people, it should look at least decent, not leak too much, have a decent stereo, and a tower would be nice.

Good luck

Dan_ride_wi · Criminal Joined: 17 Apr 2003 Posts: 83 City: Hartford

yeah, what he said

byerly2003 · Criminal Joined: 13 May 2003 Posts: 82 City: Nashville

i always have the compression checked as well when i buy a used boat. most dealerships will do it for around $50

driftwood · Posted: May 15, 2003 11:59 am Post subject:

compression check is good - also check for dry rot - not many boats were all fiber until a few years ago - some still use wood - so you will need to check for soft spots in the floor - especaially near the back and where the motor mounts are attached to the stringers - use a screwdriver to push on it - it should be firm all the way around.

J_DOGG · Posted: May 16, 2003 8:42 am Post subject:

You can't make a good wake with out the right hull shape, make sure you get a boat with a good hull shape for making a BIG WAKE.

Old school 2001 hull nautiques are the best for this type of situation (1983- 1986? I believe).

BigD · Criminal Joined: 28 Apr 2003 Posts: 51 City: Texas

Floating is way up on the list.

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