Reginald P. Smithers wrote:
Wayne.B wrote:
On 4 Jun 2006 20:12:06 -0700, "gprimerib"
wrote:

I come across a 1970 Sea Ray tri-hull with a 75HP
merc. Floor will probably need replacing this year (starting to get
soft) and it needs a new prop.

But what else to check for? A search on googleNews says to check for
rotting transom and stringers, but how do you check those? Anything
else I should look for?

Is the boat free or next to nothing? If not I'd keep looking. It is
likely to be more expense and headache than it is worth. Even at
"free" it may not be a good deal if it is going to cost serious $$$$s
to get it fixed up and running properly.

Tri-Hull were popular with new boat buyers in the 70's. It was sold as
a stable boat for families. The problem is they beat the poor family
to death in anything but flat water.

I personally would not take a trihull for free, unless I knew I would
only use it on a small pond.

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it.


It's not free, it's $1000 with a late '80s 75HP merc. But I think you
guys are on to something, I should probably spend a couple grand more
and get something a bit more 'modern' in a used boat. Thanks for the
info folks.