My first boat!... more than likely.

[JEG]

My first post. Hey everyone, my name is Jay. I've been reading the board here and there, but never had to post anything... well because, I've never owned a boat before! lol. But that may be changing tomorrow <br /><br />After many years of going crazy of not having a boat of my own I'm finally going to be getting my own! 95% certain. Going to check it out tomorrow not to far from where I live and decide on it.<br /><br />I don't know much about it just yet. Other than it's a 16' fiberglass (made by Kawartha in Peterborough, Ontario), with a homemade trailer. No motor, and comes with two oars. Both boat and trailer are in great shape according to the seller. It's going for $450 OBO.<br /><br />Man I'm excited, but it's going to kill me over the winter not being able to use it! lol <br /><br />With buying a used fiberglass boat, what should I be looking for that would keep you from buying it. I'm confident in buying it so far. Going Monday to pick up a trailer plate from the MTO. <br /><br />

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<br /><br />Thanks much for any feedback ahead of time.<br /><br />Jay

 

[SeaKaye12]

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Hi JEG,<br /><br />That looks like a very "friendly" boat...<br /><br />It's beam isn't too wide...so it should be a boat that's pleasant to row.<br /><br />I wish I had a lake close by to me where I could just tie up a boat like that and have it available whenever the mood struck me...<br /><br /><br />Rowing is still one of the **VERY** few forms of excercise that I can say I enjoy. Even more so when you get far enough from shore to get some respite from the bugs... <br /><br />Enjoy your boat. It might be your first....all of us here have had their first <br /><br />Thanks for reading...Chuck

 

[dave524]

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Jay, This boat looks good for the $$$$. Just make sure that it doesnt leak. Looks like a good boat for a electric trolling motor, or a small outboard. I had a 14ft aluminum for 3 years, and loved it. it was my first boat, and just this weekend i bought my second boat. I now have a 17 ft with a 50hp. Your boat has lots of potential. Send me your email, and I will send you pics of what I did to my 14ft with some carpet and plywood. Have Fun !!! Dave

 

[monoshock]

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Welcome, looks like a great boat for fishing. I'd start saving up for a used 25HP tiller steering outboard for it, good luck and have fun.

 

[CalicoKid]

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Great boat to start with (provided it's sound). Put a little outboard on there and you'll be stylin', looks good for the money.<br /><br />Read up on the regulations and rules, take some safety training, ask questions, HAVE FUN!

 

[SeaKaye12]

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So Jay????<br /><br />Did you get the boat????<br /><br />The suspense is killing me :}<br /><br />Let us know, Chuck

 

[nightstalker]

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My very first rig was very similar to the one your looking at. You really can't go wrong for that price provided the hull is sound. I had a little 4HP outboard on mine and fished all over the place with it. A little TLC, and you will have a real nice rig for many years. Good Luck.<br />Stalker

 

[JEG]

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Yes I did get the boat... sorry to keep ya's in the dark! I've been busy running around and buying everthing I need to get it on the water for a end of August fishing/camping trip to Bass Lake.<br /><br />A couple hours before I arrived to look at it, some other local fella put a deposit down. But the seller mentioned he has someone comming from a good distance and would give me first dibs.<br /><br />Checked it out for any visible damage, nothing big, other than some light scratches, and a couple of small dings in the fiberglass. Over all it looks to be a great first boat for the $$$. <br /><br />Is the transom the back piece at the stern where you would mount the motor? <br /><br />Thanks for the replies!<br /><br />JEG

 

[roscoe]

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Yes, transom is the back.<br /><br />Here, read this post:<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=012796#000000 <br /><br /><br />Left side= Port<br />Right side= Starboard<br />Front of boat= Bow<br />Rear of boat= Stern<br />Rear where motor is mounted= Transom<br />Bottom most part of boat= Keel<br />Long pointed lines on botom of boat= Strake <br />Bottom most part of motor= Skeg<br />Pointy thing behind prop= Trim tab<br />Flat area on motor just above prop= Antiventlation plate<br />What covers the outboard motor= Cowl<br />Long hollow area under floor in middle of boat= bildge<br />Small hole in rear bottom= Drain<br />What fills small hole= Plug