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Buying a used boat. #12287776 06/10/17 08:27 PM
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First time boat buyer here. What are some of the things I should expect or what are some of the things I should look for/ask about during the discussion, negotiating and purchasing process on a used boat from a private seller? I'm assuming a test ride is something any reasonable seller would allow?


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Re: Buying a used boat. [Re: i-Fish] #12287872 06/10/17 10:27 PM
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Since you are a new buyer, an inspection by an independent party and a compression check on the motor.


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Re: Buying a used boat. [Re: i-Fish] #12288332 06/11/17 01:28 PM
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I would never buy a used boat without lake testing also.


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Re: Buying a used boat. [Re: i-Fish] #12290165 06/12/17 06:03 PM
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Defiantly a outboard mechanic to run through it is a must, and be very thorough!

Re: Buying a used boat. [Re: i-Fish] #12295646 06/15/17 04:31 PM
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Compression check before anything else

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