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DIY Survey questions when buying a used boat.
OK, my little ChrisCraft 169 Scorpion is a nice boat...but getting
smaller all the time. I bought it used for $1500.00, and I thought I did good. After all, thats cheap money if you come out on the short end. OK, I'm now looking at a 24' Mark Twain with a 292 Chevy and Alpha-1 Mercruiser. The engine is clean enough and the oil lookes used but good and no signs of any leaks even though the outdrive shows signs of a bit of corrosion. probably from sitting for a season and collecting lake skank. but has been cleaned up rather nicley. Hydrolics are ok too. It's been on a small lake a couple times this year. it was a trade-in for a car, and is sitting on a used car lot. The boat has had at least new carpeting and seats recovered, and the floor seems solid enough. A couple very small blisters on the bottom, but don't look anything scary.especially for a 1977 boat. all in all it does look like it's been reasonably well cared for. I was wondering how one can inspect the stringer ribs? Or is that something that one would have to tear the floor out to do? before shucking out about $3500.00 for it and the trailer, there are some things I like to know. BTW, the new carpeting has covered any inspection port or grate in the floor. I don't know if thats a tattle-tale sign or not. What say ye? THANKS! Tim |
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