Re: My first boat
The manufacturer has a decent name but buying a boat boils down to one thing, MAINTENANCE.<br />Hull condition, motor/drive condition, battery and electrical condition, trailer and trailer tires are all things that you as the buyer must inspect and feel comfartable about.<br /><br />If the seller has maintained everything, they will most likely be happy to walk you around the boat/trailer and point out things looked after / replaced / changed / improved, etc..<br />If things look bad, broken and the owner doesn't want to take you for a demonstration ride on the water, then you will not be wasting any time by RUNNING.<br /><br />Pride of ownership usually shows but it never hurts to have a qualified marine technician give your boat to be, the once over. After all, it is an investment and it is your money.<br /><br />Good luck,<br />Mike.
