proline 23 quality???

[pcrussell50]

i've got a friend who loves the ocean, but knows next to nothing about boats. and i know next to nothing about boats bigger than 16 feet... except to be wary of wood that may have become wet and rotted.

so, my buddy's main objective is to get a slip here in santa barbara, harbor. this proline 23 comes with a slip. still, it would be valuable to know if it is of a design that has wood that could become wet. it is a 2002 model.

what do you all know about this make and year of boat that a prospective buyer should know about?


it has a yamaha 225 outboard for main propulsion, and a yamaha 8hp kicker, both 2002 or newer. i'm pretty sure the motors check out. at least i will be able to help with that, because i am an engine-type, [build automotive race motors], so i am mainly concerned with the hull.

-peter

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: proline 23 quality???

two words......
marine survey

 

[pcrussell50]

Re: proline 23 quality???

two words......
marine survey

darn, i'm afraid i'm too new myself to get it. i just googled marine survey and got something but i'm not sure how it applies, [society of accredited marine surveyors]?

-peter

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: proline 23 quality???

you would hire a marine surveyor to carefully examine all parts of the boat and give you a detailed report of the boats condition. That will give you peace of mind that you are not buying a junker.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: proline 23 quality???

Mike Pyzel - Accredited Marine Surveyor 1995
Mike Pyzel, Marine Surveyor
P. O. Box 4217
Santa Barbara, California 93140
805-895-8081 -Mobile
mpyzel@hotmail.com
Specialty: Yachts, Small Craft

 

[JoLin]

Re: proline 23 quality???

Yes, use the site(s) you found to find an independent marine surveyor in your area. Make sure your inspection includes a mechanical check of the drivetrain as well. Make sure you perform a sea trial (test drive), also. Hire or borrow experienced help for that, too.

The point is this- in a used boat, the brand isn't usually as important as the manner in which the boat was kept. There are tons of things that can be wrong with it that aren't visible to the naked eye. Unless you really know your stuff, you want a professional to watch your back.

With all that said, and to answer your original question, Pro-Line has a good reputation. There's no reason to avoid that brand.

You can get additional advice, here, too if you provide some more info. What model is it? How is it powered? What's the asking price? We like details!

Good luck and keep us posted.