SHANENATAS
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- Joined
- Jul 23, 2011
- Messages
- 5
I might buy this boat for 2500.00, it is dry docked and ran last year. He will start it for me before I buy it. Inside is fine I want to update it, no biggie, wood needs restained no biggie again. What should I look for so I know I'm not buying a lemon? I never owned a boat before. It is also a V drive, the props come out of the bottom of the boat. I know transom, stringers, and manifolds are important. Can you guys give me some pointers on how to tell the good from the bad? He told me he did work to the 351 Fords last year, and had someone do something to the drives I think, because he didn't know enough to do it himself. When I looked at where the water heater was I didn't see signs of water or water lines. Walking around the entire boat, top and inside all seemed sturdy. The inside still has the 70's paneling and orange carpet with a furry cream ceiling. I have already took tons of pix from google on what I can do to update it, including LED lights, flat screen, maybe A/C. It has a judson engine syncronizer which I read can throw off the voltage, so I might remove that or check it with a meter if I buy it. Already downloaded Fugawi for navigation and other cool toys for the boat. No trailer btw, I want to bring it home to work on it, I live 15 minutes away and can take back roads with this huge awesome boat. Will be pulling it with 01 Navigator 5.4 32 vavle InTech, if I can find, rent, or borrow a trailer. Any pointers or help would be greatly appreciated.
Thnx,
Shane
Thnx,
Shane