When something seams to good to be true it probably is. But only "probably". Lottery tickets would not sell if they never paid off! Stranger things have happened. Get it checked out and started by a reputable mechanic. Small investment on the "deal of the century". Good luck!

The motors already been checked and the seller is a great dude and giving me time with boat. Let's just say he doesn't need the money and I've never got the deal of the century. I'm like most other dudes that fish, I just want to fish and have a reliable boat. If it works out it works out, if it doesn't, it won't the first failure of my life!

Hope that champion works out for you

I sure wouldn't give a ton of money for the setup. If its PRISTINE, I would deduct for a motor rebuild. I can promise one thing. If the boat has not been ran in 16+ years, you will have motor issues. More than likely ring issues and crank bearings. I would not fire the motor up. Pull the heads off and check the cylinder walls and rings. Crank bearings will be another issue. You cant let these old 2 strokes sit like that. If the boat is worth 12k or whatever the asking price may be, I would deduct for a new motor. So I wouldn't pay more than 5k......

I saw the boat as well. Boat looks to be in perfect shape and the guy seems to take care of his stuff, just from his pics. But why would he have a newer humminbird graph on it if he's never taken it out on the water? I'm sure you'll be able to tell right off the bat whether it has been in the lake or not, but that just strikes me as odd.

Don't forget to check things like the livewell and bilge pump plumbing. Those dry rot too.

Looks like a nice boat. I bought one similar to this situation on the East Coast several years ago. AS people mentioned, just have it gone through very closely and get seals and all fixed beforehand so as not to create a issue down the road

Did you buy it?

In the process. Working out some details.

Well what is the boat ? A champ? Nice.

Yessir, a Mean 16 with a 115 horse Merc. Seller is a great guy, not sure if he's on TFF or not.

I bought a boat that sat for 7 years and had hardly been used prior so I though man hear deal justv found out that it wasn't now I have a locked up pile of junk sitting behind the boat

Thanks for the well wishes sir. I was trying to decipher your post, I think you had a bad experience with a boat?The last boat I owned sat for 15 years. It was a 1988 19ft Nitro with a 1988 175 Mercury Black Max. It would haul azz at about 72mph. I had it for 3 years and sold it about a year ago. Current owner hasn't had a problem. But, I may have a pile of junk n the end of this boat. If it is I reckon I'll buy a motor for thr boat.

Pull the plugs and use a scope to look into the cylinders. If they are all rusted, plan on a rebuild. If the cylinders look good, spin it by hand, if she spins freely, squirt some oil in each cylinder and continue to spin by hand. re-install new plugs AFTER all the oil is out of the cylinders (oil will exit the spark plug holes and ports).Clean and inspect fuel system and add fresh fuel and oil, or use a portable tank. Pull LU, or change water pump and new impeller. stick the water hose to it and light it off.


Gman

Ran like a top today. Smooth little Champion.