Hey all,<br /><br />I am going to test drive a used 1978 Rinkerbuilt fiberglass boat with a 1979 40HP Mercury OB...<br /><br />Unfortunitly I don't know much more information about it, like the model or anything, I think its a tri-hull but i could be wrong... I think its 14'... <br /><br />With the limited information I have.... Are rinkerbuilt boats good boats??<br /><br />Correct me if i am wrong, but a fiberglass boat shouldn't leak unless there is a hole, tare, puncture, etc in the fiberglass right? (Unlike aluminum where water can come threw rivets or welds)<br /><br />The boat was owned by an older man, then he sold it to the person I want to buy it from, whom has had it about 1 year. He's only selling it for $850 with the trailer...<br /><br />The floors will need to be replaced (well there is 1 place there there is about a 4" hole that was either broken out, or rotted out, but we are just going to put all new floors in), as well as new carpet, but i will take on that task myself. (hopefully it's pretty easy to do!)<br /><br />When i go out on the water today, what all should i look for? I have already checked the steering linkage, it all moves freely, obviously i will verify the engine is running smoothly, and of course make sure the boat isn't leaking.... Is there anything else i should check?<br /><br />This will be my first boat, I will probably keep it about 2 years, then sell/trade it for the boat i really want (Lowe Fish N Ski 17' w/ 115HP OB).<br /><br />Thanks for the help..<br /><br />-TheChad
