Good luck with your boat.
LittleJohn
I'm going to look at my first boat on Monday. I don't hardly know anything about outboards or boats in general. I've been fishing from a kayak for a little while now, and I'm ready to get something to take the kids out on. It's an older aluminum boat (starcaster). It looks similar to a late 80s early 90s bass tracker 17'. It's got a 60 horse mariner 2 stroke. I plan on inspecting the hull really well and checking the motor for cracks, oil leaks, and corrosion. I am also going to get a compression tester from harbor freight to check that as we as the plugs. Is there anything else I'm missing that you would look out for or be cautious of? Thanks in advance for your help.
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If you’re very serious, ask if he’ll put it on the water for you. Sometimes there are little nuances that is good to see with a used boat that the original owner already knows.
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Well, how’d it go rippyro? You in boat?
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I put a shop light in my war eagle and got under it looking for light . I have filled them with water to find leaks . lol
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Sorry for the late response everyone I didn't get any notifications on replies like normal. Thanks for the responses.
I didn't get a chance to go look at it due to some family matters that came up... Unfortunately.
Hopefully I'll be able to get down there in a couple of days to see it. It's a good 1.5 hour drive from me so working out some time that fits our schedules is the trick right now. I'll keep y'all posted.
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Make sure its title on trailer/boat/motor is clear and available....esp here in Tx it can be a real pain/almost impossible,to straighten out...On water test is always a good thing....putting water in to look for leaks is really good but can be tricky...Be sure boat is supported properly on trailer..and trailer is level so water load is evenly distributed and balanced over wheels...Jack Stand under tongue and a couple under rear of trailer is helpful..
Remember water is HEAVY..and boats are not designed to be a bath tub...and boats with V can hold lots..and damage is possible...
Be careful and enjoy your Quest...Remember don't overbuy ...Payments and storage and insurance and Maint. can (Hurt For Years)
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