Hello....my name is Brian and this is my first post. I have been looking into buying a used Jon boat to fix up. Sorry if there is another thread on this....I searched but I couldn't find anything specific.
I know the size and everything I want. My question is when I go to look at a used boat....what should I look for to see if it's a good boat. My question is specific to the boat (and maybe trailer). I am willing to paint and fix....so I am more concerned with structure issues, leaks, or any other issues.
If you were buying a boat....what would you look for? Should I require a test drive/float? I understand I can fill with water to check for leaks.....but it sounds like a long process to ask the seller to wait around for.
Title? I heard that if it does not have a title don't mess with it....true?
All weld vs. rivets..... Do rivets cause a headache? Should I avoid?
I know the size and everything I want. My question is when I go to look at a used boat....what should I look for to see if it's a good boat. My question is specific to the boat (and maybe trailer). I am willing to paint and fix....so I am more concerned with structure issues, leaks, or any other issues.
If you were buying a boat....what would you look for? Should I require a test drive/float? I understand I can fill with water to check for leaks.....but it sounds like a long process to ask the seller to wait around for.
Title? I heard that if it does not have a title don't mess with it....true?
All weld vs. rivets..... Do rivets cause a headache? Should I avoid?