Cary's Pre Purchase Inspections and Diagnostic Testing:
Inspections I perform are not just of the boat and motor, but the trailer as well. Also listed in my 60+ pt report (that the customer gets a copy of for their records) I also check to ensure whether or not the proper equipment is available according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations.
The outside of the boat is checked beginning with the condition of the hull, and includes the Gel-Coat along with the transom. On the inside of the boat I inspect the floor, windshield (if applicable), things such as the upholstery, carpet, steering, control box operation, hatches, doors, & any other additional compartments.
Next, I begin procedure for motor inspection starting with a cranking test to check the battery, then compression tests on all cylinders and record PSI results. Following the compression testing I check spark on all cylinders, oil check,[stern drive] oil tank, operate the tilt and trim, running test, checking temperature, tail-tail, fuel check by sample, and record data with comments. NAV lights are tested, anchor light, bilge pump, aerator pump, fresh water pump, horn, blower, and gauges. If available, I also check VHF radios, incl. stereo and speakers, plus any other additional switches. The propeller, prop shaft, gear lube, skeg and trim tab, cavitation plate, and any water in the lower unit are inspected next.
Then I move on to the trailer, checking things such as the coupler, trailer plug/electrical, all necessary lights, whinch and strap, tongue jack, tires (including spare) bunks, axles and springs. Most importantly, at the end of my inspection, I have to check all safety equipment, as I note whether or not certain requirements are met (i.e. life jackets) as well as inspect any custom equipment (listed below). After all 60 plus items are checked and noted, the things that are not in working order are estimated for the repair cost. The buyer can use this as negotiating power to get the price where he or she would like for it to be.
This report will be given to the person paying for the inspection and them only. The seller will not see results until buyer lets them. Make no mistake, you will know what you are buying.

SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE:
Fire extinguisher and first aid kit, life jackets (1 for each person) and a throwable flowtation device, paddles (at least 1 preferably 2),flares or flashlights, horn.

CUSTOM EQUIPMENT:
T-top or bimini top, GPS or depth finder, trolling motor, trolling motor batteries 12v, 24v, 36v.