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re: Thinking about buying a boat. Questions to ask?
Posted on 1/30/12 at 2:55 pm to deltaland
Posted on 1/30/12 at 2:55 pm to deltaland
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Don't buy anything older than a 2005 model, because it is likely you will have problems out of it.
I have a friend with a MasterCraft that is about 20 years old with a ton of hours on it and we still wakeboard behind that beast every summer. A good engine can make it a long arse time if it's properly taken care of.
Posted on 1/30/12 at 3:16 pm to NawlinsTigah270
Mastercraft is a rare exception. Those older Mastercrafts are solid, and very well built. I'm not referring to the engine, as any engine will last with proper maintenance.
I was referring to the fact on average, with his limited knowledge of boats, he shouldn't buy older than 2005. There are a few exceptions, but you have to know what you're looking for to get and old boat in good shape.
After about 7 or 8 years most boats start to have electronic problems, upholstery problems, etc. Some will have engine problems and drive problems because majority of people don't know how to take care of shite. That was the reasoning for my advice on the year model he should get.
I have a old 1998 18 ft. Dynasty, cheap as frick boat that my grandparents gave me when I was 15 and they moved off of Lake Ouchita in Arkansas and they had no need for it. I do my own mechanic work and it runs like brand new, all I've ever done to it was get the seats redone last year. But i know how to take care of stuff unlike most boat owners. I also have a 15 ft aluminum fishing boat from 1992 with a 25 merc that runs good, and a 23 ft Yamaha ski boat, which I really like the jet propulsion that yamaha uses as opposed to props... it's more fun to drive and gets up to speed quick.
I was referring to the fact on average, with his limited knowledge of boats, he shouldn't buy older than 2005. There are a few exceptions, but you have to know what you're looking for to get and old boat in good shape.
After about 7 or 8 years most boats start to have electronic problems, upholstery problems, etc. Some will have engine problems and drive problems because majority of people don't know how to take care of shite. That was the reasoning for my advice on the year model he should get.
I have a old 1998 18 ft. Dynasty, cheap as frick boat that my grandparents gave me when I was 15 and they moved off of Lake Ouchita in Arkansas and they had no need for it. I do my own mechanic work and it runs like brand new, all I've ever done to it was get the seats redone last year. But i know how to take care of stuff unlike most boat owners. I also have a 15 ft aluminum fishing boat from 1992 with a 25 merc that runs good, and a 23 ft Yamaha ski boat, which I really like the jet propulsion that yamaha uses as opposed to props... it's more fun to drive and gets up to speed quick.
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