caharris79
Cadet
- Joined
- Aug 4, 2007
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I've recently been researching boats quite a bit and plan to buy my first by next June. I know what I want - something in the 19' to 21' range; a cruiser/runabout/or bowrider style, probably an I/O set-up, with a price range of 4 to 5k. Most of the boats in my price range have been older (80's and beyond) except for a few Bayliners.
Maybe I've read too much, but I'm worried about hull design - materials used, thickness, etc. As most of the boats I'm looking at are older, I have no way to know the quality of the hull. I've read that many boats (and espscially mid-80's boats) are made with less fiberglass and more "high-tech" (read: low-quality) materials. However, on this forum, most people are concentrating on the condition of the motor and any woodwork/flooring when purchasing a used boat. Should I be less worried about the mystery-hulls and more concerned with mechanics? Any manufacturers/years I should avoid?
Thanks in advance for all of your help!
-Colin
Maybe I've read too much, but I'm worried about hull design - materials used, thickness, etc. As most of the boats I'm looking at are older, I have no way to know the quality of the hull. I've read that many boats (and espscially mid-80's boats) are made with less fiberglass and more "high-tech" (read: low-quality) materials. However, on this forum, most people are concentrating on the condition of the motor and any woodwork/flooring when purchasing a used boat. Should I be less worried about the mystery-hulls and more concerned with mechanics? Any manufacturers/years I should avoid?
Thanks in advance for all of your help!
-Colin