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 Purchasing a used boat
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05/04/25 09:45 PM
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Pumadon
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If you were going to purchase a used boat what are your priorities. Price, hours on engine, warranty on engine, accessories, boat make or something else. Thanks
Last edited by Pumadon; 05/04/25 09:46 PM.
FISHING NOW NOT WORKING ANYMORE
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Re: Purchasing a used boat
[Re: Pumadon]
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05/04/25 09:51 PM
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nfhbass
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I want to meet the owner, and formulate an opinion on whether the boat has been properly cared for. I’d then look over it very well, and likely take it to a mechanic for a compression test I’d also like to see how it’s been ran, WOT or idle…
Above all else I wouldn’t want a boat that wasn’t used much and spent a lot of time sat up, that’s the worst.
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Re: Purchasing a used boat
[Re: Pumadon]
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05/04/25 10:41 PM
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Billy Blazer 300 HPDI
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I’d look at hours and where it’s been kept for starters.
Thanks, Billy
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Re: Purchasing a used boat
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Jeffwhitt85
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Whatever you do don’t purchase a used boat from max at Like New Boats lol. Check everything twice and like mentioned above, get opinion of the owner
Faith, Family, Fishing
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Re: Purchasing a used boat
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Mike The Roofer
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Thats how I bought my 1994 Basscat P2. I have had it for 7 - 8 years now, very few minor issues. Before I bought it, I took it to Tommy at Rockwall Marine to have the boat gone through and Chris at Classic Fiberglass to have everything else looked at plus install new toys. I am still happy with my purchase. I just wish it wasn't a dual console and had a bigger motor.
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Re: Purchasing a used boat
[Re: Pumadon]
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Big Hopper
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Go for a four-stroke motor.
I'm glad there are wine drinkers in this world ..... it saves more beer for the rest of us.
Hopper
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Re: Purchasing a used boat
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2 hours ago
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TxBazzn
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Transom, Hull, & Engine. Engine must have good compression and appear in good shape. Transom must be solid.
My next boat will be my current boat re-stored and re-powered.
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