Re: Boating Noobie with some purchase questions
Ok so some updates I didn't post when I posted the link to the pictures. I was in th boat while the broker (for the lack of a better term, a mechanic who is helping a good client sell the boat) was changing the wood in the rear seat (sun lounge area) appreantly when they reupholstered the boat they used the old wood in that section and they wanted it changed (he did a pretty good job while I watched).
I looked at the engine, it is really clean (but not 'was just washed clean, no evidence of it being degreased, and was a bit 'dusty'). It has (again I dont have a good word for this) dual pathed exhaust, with the flip of a switch the exhaust can be changed from 'wet' (standard through the outboard) to a 'straight through' (exhaust pumped straight back through what look to be 4-5" stainless pipes right out the back of the boat) as a performance 'adder'.
The deck is solid, not any give anywhere. It has a fridge that looks in great shape, and a 'camp stove' and 'wet bar' set up (there is a picture) which I haven't seen on any other bowriders.
I looked at the wiring (and took some pictures) and with exception of a breaker box for shore power (connected to a charger) all the wires are in great condition (the breaker box is ok, but I would prob change the splice they have in there for something a bit more professional looking).
It has dual batteries with a selector switch for 1,2,both, none.
The boat itself is rated for 10 people/1500 pounds (which seems a bit light for a boat that long, but you know more than 8 people on a bowrider gets really crowded no matter how long it is.
The hull has some scratches, but nothing deep (not going to buff them out, but not 'bad' either) and the bottom would need to be repainted. There were no other malformalities on the hull (to look or touch).
From the above post you will get some really large picture (3 megapixels) so you can get a pretty good look at what I saw.
What else should I be looking for?
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