what to look for when buying a used boat

[amitropo]

Hi everyone, i am about to purchas a 15 ft fibreglass runabout with a mercury classic fifty ( 45hp) of a relative of mine what do i look for on the motor and on the hull apart from a rotten transom. please help....

 

[amitropo]

Re: what to look for when buying a used boat

sorry its a 15 ft fibreglass half cabin, off to a bad start....

 

[Ripsnort]

Re: what to look for when buying a used boat

Hmm, I'd start off with:<br />~Does it float?<br /><br />Just kidding!

 

[Solittle]

Re: what to look for when buying a used boat

amitropo - You need to be introduced to the red search engine at the top of the page. Go there & enter "buying a used boat." I got 166 replies. Read them & if you have any specific questions jump back here.