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Thinking about buying a used 16' aluminum boat.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 4:41 pm
Posted on 2/18/13 at 4:41 pm
I don't know how old it is, but do know it is made from commercial aluminum or it is a commercially rated aluminum boat. I am going to try and drive to take a look at it in the next couple of weeks. What should I look for?
Also has a 40 evinrude on the back that looks like it is from the 80's, not sure if it runs yet. Will try and upload a picture later.
Also has a 40 evinrude on the back that looks like it is from the 80's, not sure if it runs yet. Will try and upload a picture later.
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Posted on 2/18/13 at 4:42 pm to sloopy
A 40 HP ought to push it pretty good. So obviously when you drive it hang on Sloopy, Sloopy hang on. 
Posted on 2/18/13 at 4:45 pm to LSUballs
HA, not sure if it runs though. It might need some TLC.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 4:46 pm to sloopy
16' flat with a 40 Yamaha and it flies 
20 years old and runs like a champ
20 years old and runs like a champPosted on 2/18/13 at 5:21 pm to sloopy
Hopefully it's an allwelded boat,no joints and rivets. Check the transom real good for cracks or bending. If it has decks check for wood rot. I fished out of an old 17' express for 20 years in the bayous, if its in decent shape it should do you right.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 5:47 pm to redfish99
It is an alwelded boat if I remember correctly. It was my Paw Paws old boat he sold to someone and I might buy it back. Here is a pic.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 5:51 pm to sloopy
Check the area around were any batterys are. Check under them.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 5:51 pm to LSUballs
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hang on Sloopy, Sloopy hang on.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 5:53 pm to sloopy
Sounds like one I saw on La Sportman and I was very tempted. Did it look like the wood on the floor needed to be replaced? If so it looks worth the trip to at least see it.
EDIT: Just saw the pic. Like the girl says when you're young and trying to stick it in, "That's not it."
EDIT: Just saw the pic. Like the girl says when you're young and trying to stick it in, "That's not it."
This post was edited on 2/18/13 at 5:55 pm
Posted on 2/18/13 at 5:56 pm to Geauxtiga
I think the floor and decks may be fiberglassed. I'm more worried about the motor being a POS. If I did pull the trigger on it, I would need a trailer as the axle is broken on the original trailer. Boat and motor are cheap.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 5:57 pm to sloopy
Why not just get a new axle?
Posted on 2/18/13 at 5:58 pm to JAB528
was thinking about that, I have to see if the owner wants the trailer or not.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 5:59 pm to Geauxtiga
Apparently they have been using the boat to store shite on top off it.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 5:59 pm to sloopy
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axle is broken on the original trailer. Boat and motor are cheap.
New axle, bearing, hubs, springs, cost around $200.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 6:02 pm to sloopy
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Apparently they have been using the boat to store shite on top off it.
Don't we all.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 6:03 pm to Geauxtiga
true.
Here is another picture
Here is another picture
This post was edited on 2/18/13 at 6:06 pm
Posted on 2/18/13 at 6:09 pm to sloopy
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sloopy
How tall are you people? That seat looks 4+ feet high and it as at it's lowest.
Posted on 2/18/13 at 6:11 pm to QuietTiger
that front pedestal is at full erection. you can name this boat "the Erector" when you get it, there, it's settled....
Posted on 2/18/13 at 6:12 pm to sloopy
Man I love the hull.
Is that Grand Chenier?
Is that Grand Chenier?
Posted on 2/18/13 at 6:19 pm to Geauxtiga
I like the haul and the 2 platforms on it as well. No it is not grand chenier. I know I would eventually have to re-power, just has sentimental value as it was our family boat, not to mention it would tear reds up in the marsh and thats all I want to do.
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