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Old January 22nd, 2004, 11:08 AM
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Default what to look for when buying a used boat

Hi everyone, i am about to purchas a 15 ft fibreglass runabout with a mercury classic fifty ( 45hp) of a relative of mine what do i look for on the motor and on the hull apart from a rotten transom. please help....
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Old January 22nd, 2004, 11:09 AM
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Default Re: what to look for when buying a used boat

sorry its a 15 ft fibreglass half cabin, off to a bad start....
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Old January 22nd, 2004, 12:33 PM
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Default Re: what to look for when buying a used boat

Hmm, I'd start off with:~Does it float?Just kidding!
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Old January 22nd, 2004, 01:20 PM
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Default Re: what to look for when buying a used boat

amitropo - You need to be introduced to the red search engine at the top of the page. Go there & enter "buying a used boat." I got 166 replies. Read them & if you have any specific questions jump back here.
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