Buying 1st speed boat

[Dirty Worm]

I have owned lots of boats.But never owned a super fast 80mph boat before. Looking at a 18 ft. Action Marine(around 1985) with a 200hp Merc.<br />Anything I should check out other than comp. test and lower unit oil?<br />Any advice for this type of boat would be nice.

 

[sorrydog]

Re: Buying 1st speed boat

um... floor, transom, previous repairs, any work done on motor, etc.<br /><br />I hear those are fun. Don't try to go too fast too soon.

 

[Hooty]

Re: Buying 1st speed boat

Sorrydog speaks with straight tongue. Log lots of seat time and don' do anything stupid like not buy and wear a good 100mph life jacket, and the good ones don' come from Walmart.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Buying 1st speed boat

And don't forget the kill-switch lanyard! Use it! Last thing I remember seeing as I bounced across the water on my back after getting tossed at 65mph was my lanyard making a (what appeared to me to be) slow arc across the sky. When I settled into the water, the boat was sitting quietly about 20 feet away, awaiting my return. It CAN happen!!<br />- Scott