Just getting this back on top again. '96 bombardier jetboat, twin
rotax engines,guy wants $6450, boat
looks nice. There no traditional transom issues, what do I need to
watch out for with this kind of boat?

From the last post I learned potential problems are;

- gas hog
- old, perhaps had the crap beaten out of it
- potential motor problems
- Richard has an unusual boat

#1 gas hog - this just sounds like a sure thing, not much to check. I
like the two engine thing though - I'd be using on Lake Ontario (calm
days only) & it would be nice to be able to get home if one quit.

#2 old, perhaps ragged. How can I tell, and does this basically just
refer to the motors since the boat is basically 100% fibreglass (is
it?) I plan to take it to a mechanic & have him do a engine & water
test - would they be able to tell?

#3 potential motor problems - again - would the mechanic be able to
tell? Anything specific to ask the him other then "is it toast"?

#4 Congrats...

What a reasonable counter offer if everything checks out?