Checking out an '87 Ski Centurion open bow today. What should I be looking for?

[cheburashka]

I've decided to move up from my '74 3.0 Glassply to a bigger boat so that my son can learn to wakeboard. There's an '87 Ski Centurion locally for $5500. Motor rebuild has 400 hours on it and when the motor was rebuilt, the floor was removed, stringers replaced, and upholstery re-done. I'm wondering what I should be looking for to see if it's worthwhile. Any kind of static test I can do on a V-drive to make sure it's in good shape? Anyone know if there were particular problems that these boats had? How can I verify the quality of the hull rebuild?

Thanks

 

[haulnazz15]

Re: Checking out an '87 Ski Centurion open bow today. What should I be looking for?

You'll be looking for the same things that you would on any other runabout for the most part. Make sure there aren't any soft spots on the floor/transom and check the normal engine stuff. Ski Centurions are well built boats. Check the transmission fluid.