Used boat purchase checklist of things to look for/do....

[Thales14]

I'm looking to purchase an used bow rider around 20 foot.
Am looking closely at a 21 chaparral and a 19 foot Sea Ray, both used.
Is there a general consensus of things I should look for when inspecting the boat?
Amy thoughts are appreciated.

 

[tpenfield]

Re: Used boat purchase checklist of things to look for/do....

Boat start to rot arount 15 years of age, so look for that. (how old a boat are we looking at?)

go for a ride and make sure the boat does what it should in terms of engine performance, planing, running temp, oil pressure, etc.

run a compression test on the engine after the test ride. Do a leak test if you can.

check for blisters or imperfections on the hull

Both those brands are OK, so the boats should be worthwhile if they have been maintained.

 

[Thales14]

Re: Used boat purchase checklist of things to look for/do....

Very interesting to hear of the 15 year projection for boats to start to rot.
Was looking at a 2003, and 2006 chaparral in 21 ft size verses paying more for new 19 ft sea ray.