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<blockquote data-quote="ccm" data-source="post: 346568" data-attributes="member: 13447"><p>Things to look out for in used aluminum boats</p><p>1 Thin hull. This happens with heavy use over time and is just wear that can be avoided with a paint job. Just make sure the hull isn't worn thin in places and you'll be OK.</p><p>2 Make sure that the owner has the proper paperwork</p><p>3 Corrosion if it looks bad it probably is.</p><p>4 Damage/Holes/leaky seams and rivets. This can all be repaired but it's easier to find one without such problems or only minor issues.</p><p></p><p>Package deals are great just make sure your not getting sold a junk package ( Inspect everything ). </p><p> As far as boat brands go there are lots of varieties from dozens of manufactures from the late 1940's to the present. Just find one that will fit your needs. Older boats 1972 and older may or may not have flotation foam and were capacity rated by the OBC/OBCA 1973 and newer were required to have foam and were USCG Rated.I hope this helps you in your decision making. Hope you can get on the water soon!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ccm, post: 346568, member: 13447"] Things to look out for in used aluminum boats 1 Thin hull. This happens with heavy use over time and is just wear that can be avoided with a paint job. Just make sure the hull isn't worn thin in places and you'll be OK. 2 Make sure that the owner has the proper paperwork 3 Corrosion if it looks bad it probably is. 4 Damage/Holes/leaky seams and rivets. This can all be repaired but it's easier to find one without such problems or only minor issues. Package deals are great just make sure your not getting sold a junk package ( Inspect everything ). As far as boat brands go there are lots of varieties from dozens of manufactures from the late 1940's to the present. Just find one that will fit your needs. Older boats 1972 and older may or may not have flotation foam and were capacity rated by the OBC/OBCA 1973 and newer were required to have foam and were USCG Rated.I hope this helps you in your decision making. Hope you can get on the water soon! [/QUOTE]
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