Re: Going on a test ride... need tips.
Hey eeboater<br />Well I sure wish I had done what you did before buying my first used boat .( Writing a what to look for post that is ) Like yourself I am not mechanically inclined . I have another big downfall also . I usually take the word of people ... especially those that are older than me .<br />In my case the previous owner was in his 60's , the boat looked to be in mint condition , and when we went for a ten minute test drive , everything felt and sounded great .<br />The only thing that seemed a little iffy was the fact that the boat was hard to start cold . ( I figured out the proper starting technique thanks to this site , and the first 10 times out on the lake she fired right up . ) T'was Dhadley's starting tips that worked .<br />Now who knows .... maybe the seller of my boat was sincere when he said it runs great, and then it's time was up after I bought it . <br />Or perhaps a lil' white lye was involved .... I will never know .<br />Take the advise of all the seasoned boating vets on this site . Look for all the things that they have mentioned .<br />If you have a mechanic buddy bring him along with you for sure .<br />Most of all ..... if you do bye a boat , and it does act up on you ,and you have to take it in ... CHECK OUT THE PEOPLE THAT WILL BE SERVICING IT ! <br />My biggest disapointment wasn't that I had to fork out big bucks for the motor . It was the fact that , 7 weeks later ... I'm still without my toy .<br /><br />Good luck to you . I'll keep my fingers crossed !
