I ended up not going with the last boat I was interested in due to some very good advice from you guys. I have another boat on my radar which is a boat that checks off everything we are looking for and is in our price range but I assume it has been run in saltwater its whole life. Being from St Louis, I have always stayed clear of the dreaded saltwater boats, but am I being overly cautious? If I have a mechanic check it out and the components do not see to bad, is it worth considering?
The boat in question is a Searay 220 Sundeck which is what me and my wife were originally looking at until we realized that they were all over (or at the very top) of our price range. We then switched to Regal 2200's, because of the cheaper costs. I really love the way the Regals look, but they do not have the head, which is a big plus for the wife and for any future kids.
Anyway, see the boat in the link attached. From the limited pictures, the boat looks pretty good. The only salt evidence I see is what looks like residue on the dash. Would you be concerned about the salt? The trailer could use some work or at least new (or inflated) tires.
The boat in question is a Searay 220 Sundeck which is what me and my wife were originally looking at until we realized that they were all over (or at the very top) of our price range. We then switched to Regal 2200's, because of the cheaper costs. I really love the way the Regals look, but they do not have the head, which is a big plus for the wife and for any future kids.
Anyway, see the boat in the link attached. From the limited pictures, the boat looks pretty good. The only salt evidence I see is what looks like residue on the dash. Would you be concerned about the salt? The trailer could use some work or at least new (or inflated) tires.