Looking to purchase first boat

[sk8er406]

Im a noob when it comes to boating and im looking at this boat http://stockton.craigslist.org/boa/3759590437.html what do you think?

 

[grbeasley]

Re: Looking to purchase first boat

Stated needs coupler. flat tire on trailer. many holes in carpeting and looks like not too well taken care of. Be careful.....looks like a lot of work to be done. If the price looks too good to be true, it probably is.

 

[sk8er406]

Re: Looking to purchase first boat

Yes I know the coupler needs changed but is that a hard job? The tire on the trailer has been fixed and theres no holes in the carpet just needs a vacuum. Hes the second owner and the boat and trailer are clean in person.

 

[southkogs]

Re: Looking to purchase first boat

Welcome aboard Sk8er.

I'd pass on this one. Seats look to have been replaced, and that suggests to me the sole/floor has been replaced too - that's a complete guess, but I'd be looking real hard to make sure things were done well.

Along side of that, the drive on that boat is an OMC. They've been outta' business for a while, and OEM stuff is getting harder to find. Not many marine mechanics will work on 'em for you anymore either. Better to look for a GM based Mercruiser or Volvo.