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Good evening, all,
I looked at a boat today for possible purchase and found a few problems, not the least of which is a chunk taken out of the front of the keel. Can you folks please let me know what you think of it?
My impression is to steer clear since it is through the gel coat and several...
Good morning,
I have put a deposit on a 1995 Thunderbird 18' stern drive bowrider, and intend to purchase pending inspection. It is a Mercruiser stern drive. Can anyone provide more information on the boat? I cannot find any resources for this boat and I see it is no longer made (but there's...
Hi All,
I am considering purchasing a 1988 VIP Vision 17' with a Force/Mercury 150HP outboard. What should I be looking for when inspecting it? Anything I should be aware of with this boat? I know the Force engine is not a good thing, but it is a 1989 that has been maintained regularly...
Good evening, all,
I am going to look at a 1988 VIP Vision 1750 outboard with a 1989 Force 150 HP engine. I understand the Force engines are toublesome, but how good are the boats, assuming that it was taken care of? What should I look for when inspecting it?
The asking price of the boat...
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Based on the information below, can you folks suggest a few brands and years of boats that would be applicable?
I have never owned a boat...only used them a number of years ago. I would like a boat that my family can use for water skiing, tubing, and fishing. We prefer the...
