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I'm looking at a 1999 boat and motor that has never been in the water #11501381 03/25/16 11:06 PM
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What are your thoughts and advice on this situation? The owner won the boat in a tournament and has never used the boat. Deal or no deal?

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Re: I'm looking at a 1999 boat and motor that has never been in he water [Re: Coach Hark] #11501384 03/25/16 11:08 PM
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Price? Type of boat? Get it inspected and take it on the water for a test drive. Find it hard to believe someone never touched a boat in 17 years but crazy things happen all the time.

Re: I'm looking at a 1999 boat and motor that has never been in he water [Re: Coach Hark] #11501387 03/25/16 11:12 PM
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I find it hard to believe too. I'm going to see the boat tomorrow and the owner swears it's never been in water which is kind of scary. But, to get a brand new 17 year old boat would be cool. I'd rather not post he brand and engine in case I want it and miss out. Both are brand names and held in high respects in boats and engines. Not to be a prick but just wanting advice on what to check and what not.

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Re: I'm looking at a 1999 boat and motor that has never been in he water [Re: Coach Hark] #11501393 03/25/16 11:15 PM
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Fair enough, good luck!

Re: I'm looking at a 1999 boat and motor that has never been in he water [Re: Coach Hark] #11501404 03/25/16 11:19 PM
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I'm just looking for what to look for and get inspected and checked out by a mechanic. What worries should I have and things like that. I'm not trying to be a prick about it just wondering what others would look at in this purchase?


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Re: I'm looking at a 1999 boat and motor that has never been in he water [Re: Coach Hark] #11501413 03/25/16 11:24 PM
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I have my eyes on a boat down the street that I have never seen out of the garage in 10 years,

Has it been covered, or under a cedar tree for 17 years?

Re: I'm looking at a 1999 boat and motor that has never been in he water [Re: Coach Hark] #11501417 03/25/16 11:25 PM
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If it has fuel in it go ahead and plan on rebuilding the entire fuel system. Going to need new tires, batteries, motor could be froze (doubtful though).

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Re: I'm looking at a 1999 boat and motor that has never been in he water [Re: Coach Hark] #11501458 03/26/16 12:00 AM
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If it looks good and you can test drive it and want to move forward take it to a marine shop and spend a couple hundred dollars to get it throughly inspected. It may be hard to even get started to be honest.

Re: I'm looking at a 1999 boat and motor that has never been in he water [Re: Coach Hark] #11501479 03/26/16 12:19 AM
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I would simply ask the seller if he's willing to take the boat to a reputable dealer for a buyers inspection on your dime. I would gladly pay a couple of hundred to save thousands on an unknown issue.

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Originally Posted By: K.D.
I would simply ask the seller if he's willing to take the boat to a reputable dealer for a buyers inspection on your dime. I would gladly pay a couple of hundred to save thousands on an unknown issue.
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Re: I'm looking at a 1999 boat and motor that has never been in he water [Re: Coach Hark] #11501492 03/26/16 12:26 AM
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Yep

Re: I'm looking at a 1999 boat and motor that has never been in he water [Re: Coach Hark] #11501512 03/26/16 12:48 AM
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Thanks for info men. My main concern is the fuel injectors probably have gummed up. I'm planning on taking it to a boat mechanic before any transaction takes place.


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Re: I'm looking at a 1999 boat and motor that has never been in he water [Re: MARKIT] #11501515 03/26/16 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted By: MARKIT
I have my eyes on a boat down the street that I have never seen out of the garage in 10 years,

Has it been covered, or under a cedar tree for 17 years?


Stored in the garage says the seller.


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Re: I'm looking at a 1999 boat and motor that has never been in he water [Re: Coach Hark] #11501548 03/26/16 01:08 AM
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I seen the boat also and thought wow!
I think it is a carb motor though

Re: I'm looking at a 1999 boat and motor that has never been in he water [Re: Coach Hark] #11501663 03/26/16 01:49 AM
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I wouldn't try to run it until a mechanic went thru it. Everything from the impeller on the water pump to the throttle cable might be bad. Dirt dobbers could be living in the carbs. It would be pretty sweet tho...

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