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Going to look at a flat boat this weekend, need some advice.
Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:37 pm
Not sure if the motor runs, it is an older (early-mid 80's). What do I need to look at to make sure it is worth buying? Guy is willing to separate hull and motor or throw in the motor for a couple of hundred dollars extra.
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Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:39 pm to sloopy
Offer him 80% of his asking price 
Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:40 pm to TunaTime
of the motor or the whole rig? I don't want to buy a motor that I can't get running. I know I can't fix it myself, I'm not to mechanic savoy, but my buddy says he can probably get it running. 
This post was edited on 2/26/13 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:42 pm to sloopy
Don't buy the motor if you can't test it. What is he asking? Pics? etc... Does it have trolling motor? Depth finder? Wired for lights? Tiller or controls?
Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:42 pm to sloopy
Well if the motor doesnt work, i wouldnt get it. That is a very old motor anyway and wouldnt be very reliable. As long as the boat looks good (no holes or anything) and the trailer isnt a rustball, you should be good
Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:42 pm to sloopy
Make sure the transom isn't soft.
Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:45 pm to The Last Coco
$700 boat and motor. I'm not looking for lifetime use in the motor, I would repower in a couple of years.
Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:46 pm to bbvdd
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transom
This. You're obviously going to want to check out the hull/compartments/wiring as well.
Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:47 pm to sloopy
That's an aluminum jon boat not a flat boat. I was thinking a fiberglass flats boat.
Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:49 pm to bbvdd
No that is an aluminum flat boat 
no s in the title, but either way commercial grade aluminum hull buddy thinks he can get the motor running. For all I know, the motor may run. What should I look at motor wise?
no s in the title, but either way commercial grade aluminum hull buddy thinks he can get the motor running. For all I know, the motor may run. What should I look at motor wise?This post was edited on 2/26/13 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:53 pm to sloopy
See if it's a riveted or welded hull. Rivets almost always work loose and leak, sooner or later.
Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:53 pm to sloopy
Money pit. Just saying, I'd keep looking.
Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:56 pm to sloopy
I know a guy with one in better shape
Nevermind: I think it's sold
Nevermind: I think it's sold
This post was edited on 2/26/13 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 2/26/13 at 2:57 pm to sloopy
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No that is an aluminum flat boat no s in the title, but either way commercial grade aluminum hull buddy thinks he can get the motor running. For all I know, the motor may run. What should I look at motor wise?
Sloopy, if it is truly commercial grade.....that is kind of a misnomer. It doesn't mean it is better. it means that it does not have to meet the more stringent recreational boat standards. simply put, if it is swamped it will sink to the bottom. commercial boats don't have to have level flotation.
Posted on 2/26/13 at 3:00 pm to bootlegger
It is welded and from other pictures the hull seems to be in good shape.
Posted on 2/26/13 at 3:01 pm to sloopy
Really, all you need to do with the motor IMHO, is a compression test. Small motors are ridiculously simple.
As far as the hull goes, if it is riveted, look for openings around the rivets. Look to see how the transom is doing. It can be fixed in a couple of hours with a welding machine though. Look at the mounting of the console to the hull also.
Last but not least, look at the trailer
As far as the hull goes, if it is riveted, look for openings around the rivets. Look to see how the transom is doing. It can be fixed in a couple of hours with a welding machine though. Look at the mounting of the console to the hull also.
Last but not least, look at the trailer
Posted on 2/26/13 at 3:02 pm to ReelFun
Commercial grade = thicker hull and welded
Posted on 2/26/13 at 3:03 pm to Hammertime
it is all welded, how do I do a compression test? I know the trailer needs a new axle, maybe a little more work.
Posted on 2/26/13 at 3:03 pm to The Last Coco
Hey Coco
that is a beautiful Boykin! whats her name? How long have you had her?
that is a beautiful Boykin! whats her name? How long have you had her?
Posted on 2/26/13 at 3:10 pm to sloopy
Couple hundy for a new axle, and probably $50 for a new wiring kit.
My fancy compression test consists of me pulling out a spark plug and cranking the motor over with my finger in the hole.
You can get a gauge at Autozone, hook it up where the spark plug goes, turn over the motor, and make sure it is in spec for that motor(from the owner's manual).
My fancy compression test consists of me pulling out a spark plug and cranking the motor over with my finger in the hole.
You can get a gauge at Autozone, hook it up where the spark plug goes, turn over the motor, and make sure it is in spec for that motor(from the owner's manual).
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