All depends on how well the previous owner(s) kept it up. You can find 5 yr
old boats that are in near salvage condition due to neglect and misuse, and
30 year old boats that are in nearly new condition because the owner took
proper care of them. Around here, a big concern is boats that are left out
in the weather. Even if a boat is covered, a cover support can come loose
allowing water to collect in the boat and rot the floor or transom.

My 20 yr old boat is in better condition than most 10 yr old boats, and many
5 yr old boats, because it has been properly maintained and covered.



"Ed H" wrote in message
...
Hi everyone, im looking to purchase a used boat in a few months and was
wondering if age should be a large consideration. Im looking at using it
to
go fishing out in the bay and maybe the ocean. Im thinking around a 22 ft
but not certain. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Ed

Take in mind that fiberglass (if it is a fibergalls boat) degrades on
its own just by sitting around ...

I had a 25 year old boat and although functional it did crackle here
and there
Matt