help deciding!?

[derock83]

Hi everyone, im new to boating, and have a few questions about a boat i stumbled across. It is a 1969 steury boat, with a "40 evinrude" powerplant. It also comes with a trailer, and supposedly only needs a solenoid to get going. What can i expect with this boat? What would you reccommend i do? Im on a fairly tight budget with college and all, but hes only asking 500 for the whole shebang. what am i getting myself into? Whats your advice? Thanks a lot in advance!

 

[JB]

Re: help deciding!?

Pass. You can't afford to get it in good runnning order.

 

[steelespike]

Re: help deciding!?

If the boat has been sitting alot the motor may need a lot of fuel system work, an impeller change and gear lube change and if the gearlube is milky<br />you may need to change the seals.All this can be done if you are mechanically inclined but you should have a service manual before anything else.You may find an after market manual for 15 or 20 dollars.The properly cared for Evinrude is a fine motor and almost bullet proof.And relatively easy to work on.Look the boat over carefully check the transom and floor for rot.<br />The bottom should be relatively straight with no unusual contours.,

 

[one more cast]

Re: help deciding!?

JB, What kind of advice is that to give to someone wanting to get into boating? You having a bad day or something? I've bought cheap boats many times that are safe and good running.

 

[Braxton]

Re: help deciding!?

if you like to tinker with stuff it may be your prize. Good luck, and there are alot folks here that can help you out.