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What to look for... #10777405 04/18/15 06:19 PM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,097 Teague/Lewisville, Texas SLABXPRESS OP Extreme Angler
OP SLABXPRESS Extreme Angler Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,097 Teague/Lewisville, Texas	So what do you consider the most important things to check out on a used boat before you buy it? How about a Top 10 things to check? Go!

Re: What to look for... [Re: SLABXPRESS] #10777447 04/18/15 06:47 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,701 Belton, TX K Ken Gaby TFF Team Angler
Ken Gaby TFF Team Angler K Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,701 Belton, TX	The motor, if it has one. If it leaks. Do all the accessories work? Boat bottom, is it damaged or been repaired. Trailer and fit of boat on trailer. I've seen too many problems with aluminum boats with bottom damage cause they don't fit on the trailer right. A life without God is like an unsharpened pencil, it has no point. Billy Graham www.thermoclinelures.com "Helping YOU catch MORE & LARGER fish!" http://www.crazyanglertackle.com Premium crappie baits and jig tying accessories http://www.proanglertackle.com Best crappie and catfish rods/reels http://www.beereadys.com World's Best Rod Holders

Re: What to look for... [Re: SLABXPRESS] #10777476 04/18/15 07:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,042 Desoto F Fishbonz TFF Celebrity
Fishbonz TFF Celebrity F Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,042 Desoto	look for a Good Eng compression, solid Transom,solid hull(no leakage),Good wiring and instrumentation,Good trailer and must have title for starters. Last edited by Fishbonz; 04/18/15 07:05 PM. HE aka Fishbonz

Re: What to look for... [Re: SLABXPRESS] #10777515 04/18/15 07:26 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 634 Lake Whitney W whitneylakerat Pro Angler
whitneylakerat Pro Angler W Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 634 Lake Whitney	good stuff already. The following are a few major things, and some smaller ones that add up in a hurry if you have to replace them. check the transom trailer bunks, tires, bearings batteries (starting and trolling)-make sure they don't swap them out for old ones electric-bilge, gauges, lights floors-check for any soft spots go on a sunny day and crawl all over that thing.

Re: What to look for... [Re: whitneylakerat] #10777519 04/18/15 07:27 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,042 Desoto F Fishbonz TFF Celebrity
Fishbonz TFF Celebrity F Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,042 Desoto	Originally Posted By: whitneylakerat good stuff already. The following are a few major things, and some smaller ones that add up in a hurry if you have to replace them. check the transom trailer bunks, tires, bearings batteries (starting and trolling)-make sure they don't swap them out for old ones electric-bilge, gauges, lights floors-check for any soft spots go on a sunny day and crawl all over that thing. HE aka Fishbonz

Re: What to look for... [Re: Fishbonz] #10777687 04/18/15 09:04 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,233 teague,tx D dwmoore TFF Team Angler
dwmoore TFF Team Angler D Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,233 teague,tx	If it's a newer boat it want have any wood in it.If it's clean then you know it's been taken care of.I wouldn't buy a boat from a tourney guy.The newer boats motors get great gas mileage and use way less oil .Compresson ck and hrs.Personally I would not buy one with more than a 100 hrs.I have had 7 boats all different models ?The Nitro is the best boat for the best price.These are just my thoughts .Good luck. Darrell

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