new to boating and iboats

[mengyone]

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I am new to boating and I am looking at a prcraft boat that i was thinking of buying.

Seller says "i have a procraft(1986?) 1600v bass boat for sale has live wells good seats no rips comes with 115 merc runs but needs a tune up or throttle adjustment. I know nothing about adjusting this motor so i will not even try. also has a bow mounted trolling motor carpet could be replced".


He also said "it already runs only there is a problem with the choke i just put this motor on the boat so take a look at the boat if your interested i'll take the boat in to get lake ready for you. the throttle adjustment is very minor in the right hands it can be done in minutes".

Hes selling for 1700. So tell me guys, is this a good deal or no? i heard that motor problems ruin everything. Let me know or Pm me. Just dont wanna get Jipped off. Thanks

 

[eaglejim]

Re: new to boating and iboats

I would say NO DEAL(too much money) , there are too many great deals out there always check the floor and the transom that can be a big problem you would be looking for soft spots,find a friend that knows more about boats than you do and ask said friend if he would like to go boat hunting he should also know a good mech to get engine tested.good luck and welcome to iboats

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: new to boating and iboats

Buying a boat

1st you need to decide what you want to use it for, fishing, cruising, or water sports.

2nd how many people adults, children you want on board of the average outing.

3rd outboard, inboard-outboard, or inboard power plant.

4th Budget, what you want to pay, and what you are willing to pay, when you find
Exactly what you want.

You can hire a marine surveyor, to inspect the boat, or you can do it yourself.

You are mainly looking for soft spots in the deck, transom, cracks, all signs of a rotten, under frame.

The motor should be clean, no spots where the paint is discolored, or pealing from heat, having run hot. (This part for outboard motors Compression should be atleast 100psi, and within 10% of each other,)
Spark on all cylinders, good pee stream, check lower unit for water in oil.

The overall condition of the boat will tell you a lot, as to how it has been maintained.

A 30 year old boat motor combo, may be in better condition, than a 3 year old.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: new to boating and iboats

And NEVER but NEVER buy a boat without an on-water test run. You simply cannot trust anyone these days to tell you the truth about why they are selling something and you certainly cannot take their word about engine condition without some testing. When someone tells you that something needs minor adjustment, think about it. If it was minor, why wouldn't they fix it.