04-29-2021, 01:10 PM
(04-29-2021, 03:30 AM)wiperhunter2 Wrote: One thing I'd suggest, if you like it enough to buy, take it out for a run on the water, if he doesn't want to do that, then be suspicious. Personally, I'd never buy a used boat without taking it out on the water. Then of course pull the drain plug when you get off of the water and see if it has leaks.
Good advice - thank you! I learned that lesson on my first boat (biggest pile as it was). Just because it runs on muffs doesnt mean it runs under load. Just because it looks dry, doesnt mean it is. (At least I got to learn fiber glass repair that year..)