Older trophy 2002 - opinions anyone?

[INJUN]

I've heard good and bad about Bayliner/Trophy but I've always had the opinion to rate each boat separately.

This is a 1993 Trophy 2002 with an evin 2001 - 150hp. The boat is structuraly sound, no cracks except for a few areas of map cracking on the gunnals. The boat has been left uncovered this winter (not sure of past winters), so it has some debris in it, which is of no concern. It will clean up fine. The transom looks good, no stress marks, cracks or deflections. The cubcabin needs a good cleaning. I do not know about the motor, but I will have to hear it run before I buy the boat. I'm getting it from a dealer that I've long known. I'm confident about the motor.

I'm an experienced boater, but this will be my first boat that I have the option of spending a few nights on. I'd like to hear from others with this boat or similar, and there experiences overnighting.

Thanks for all replies.

 

[Thalasso]

Re: Older trophy 2002 - opinions anyone?

Hull seams, or where the top side fastened to the hull, was constructed with rivets. Non laminated wood was used.
Amount of wood used in construction. I would have the boat checked out for moisture at least. Might want to get it surveyed for this

Go to this post and read #9
Boat Surveyors?

http://forums.iboats.com/boat-topics-questions-not-engine-topics/boat-surveyors-639581.html

 

[INJUN]

Re: Older trophy 2002 - opinions anyone?

Thanks Thalasso, I will get it looked at.