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Whats the proper way to go about getting a used boat inspected prior to purchase
Posted on 10/16/13 at 10:09 am
Posted on 10/16/13 at 10:09 am
The few boats i have bought have been from friends or family where i knew the vessel well and trusted the deal.
But im looking for another boat now that I will be buying used from someone. How do you go about making sure you are buying something good and not a pile of shite with makeup and a bow on top?
Do you ask to take the boat to a shop to get it inspected, to you ask them to take it in and get a "certification" of sorts from said shop? do you just sea trial it?
What have yall done in the past?
But im looking for another boat now that I will be buying used from someone. How do you go about making sure you are buying something good and not a pile of shite with makeup and a bow on top?
Do you ask to take the boat to a shop to get it inspected, to you ask them to take it in and get a "certification" of sorts from said shop? do you just sea trial it?
What have yall done in the past?
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Posted on 10/16/13 at 10:11 am to CarRamrod
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sea trial it?
yes
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Do you ask to take the boat to a shop to get it inspected
yes
Posted on 10/16/13 at 10:12 am to CarRamrod
Just take the seller's word for it, surely the wouldn't lie.
On a serious note, listen to the motor run, either on muffs or in the water.
Bring it to a garage and have them give it a looksee.
On a serious note, listen to the motor run, either on muffs or in the water.
Bring it to a garage and have them give it a looksee.
This post was edited on 10/16/13 at 10:13 am
Posted on 10/16/13 at 10:18 am to CarRamrod
ask them to bring it to a shop, be there while they run a compression check on the motor and look it over...
if fiberglass get underneath and look around, looks for stress cracks around the transom...also check the transom by knocking on it, if it's solid or has a rot spot you'll be able to tell
eta: and of course go run it
if fiberglass get underneath and look around, looks for stress cracks around the transom...also check the transom by knocking on it, if it's solid or has a rot spot you'll be able to tell
eta: and of course go run it
This post was edited on 10/16/13 at 10:19 am
Posted on 10/16/13 at 10:19 am to CarRamrod
Put the engine on a computer . Compression check it check the hours on it. Most engines will tell you what rpms the engine has been running for what hours . Check all the pumps to make sure the work . Crawl under the trailer and look it over . Check the transom for any stress cracking . Trim the motor up stand on the lower unit and bounce . Make sure the transom is solid . Check all switches to make sure they work . Look for oil leaks under the cowl . Spin the prop to listen for rattling in the lower unit . Quiz about any services done . Look for any crazy looking wiring in the battery compartment or on the trailer . Check the trailer tires and lights
Posted on 10/16/13 at 10:41 am to Rayvegas1484
All the above plus.
Check the VIN number on the trailer
Check the registration number on the motor.
Check the VIN number on the trailer
Check the registration number on the motor.
Posted on 10/16/13 at 10:57 am to Rayvegas1484
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Put the engine on a computer . Compression check it check the hours on it. Most engines will tell you what rpms the engine has been running for what hours . Check all the pumps to make sure the work
Shop should look at the transom too.
This post was edited on 10/16/13 at 10:59 am
Posted on 10/16/13 at 11:47 am to pooponsaban
Take it out for a test drive. Make sure to turn it off, let it sit for a few and re-start the engine.
do a compression check - cylinders should all be within 10% of each other and around 100 PSI.
turn everything on and off to make sure it works. Look hull over well inside and out. Do research on that model if possible to find out typical issues so you can see if they have bee naddressed. If any wood in construction, check for rot.
do a compression check - cylinders should all be within 10% of each other and around 100 PSI.
turn everything on and off to make sure it works. Look hull over well inside and out. Do research on that model if possible to find out typical issues so you can see if they have bee naddressed. If any wood in construction, check for rot.
Posted on 10/16/13 at 2:35 pm to Chris4x4gill2
so basically pay a shop to inspect it.
Posted on 10/16/13 at 2:47 pm to CarRamrod
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so basically pay a shop to inspect it.
I wouldn't pay a shop to do anyt of that but the compression check unless you know how to do that. You can usually get a good idea of how solid the boat is by opening hatches and beating around on it.
Posted on 10/16/13 at 2:54 pm to Motorboat
A compression test is very simple and easy to do your self. The gage costs around $20 and its a handy tool to have. Or you can probably get one through Loan a Tool at Autozone or wherever.
All you do is replace the spark plug with the gage fitting and turn the motor over. Repeat for each cylinder.
All you do is replace the spark plug with the gage fitting and turn the motor over. Repeat for each cylinder.
This post was edited on 10/16/13 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 10/16/13 at 3:22 pm to Chris4x4gill2
easy enough.
but there isnt anything you should do that would require a shop if you were mechanically inclined?
but there isnt anything you should do that would require a shop if you were mechanically inclined?
This post was edited on 10/16/13 at 3:24 pm
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