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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Possible Sled Boat Purchase, need advice/input
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<blockquote data-quote="maintenanceguy" data-source="post: 477574" data-attributes="member: 24227"><p>Random thoughts:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A running motor is worth much more than an old boat. Unless the seller can run the motor for you, I would assume the motor is going to the scrap yard and would consider the price to buy a replacement motor in the cost.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Even if the motor does run, at a minimum, do a compression test. It's a pretty good indication of motor condition.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I have an older riveted boat and it's a great boat with no leaks. But...old riveted boats often leak at the rivets. Unless you're getting the hull really cheap, I would want to see it in the water.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I'm not sure what "6 foot wide" means but I'm guessing it's 6 ft at the gunnels. That makes the bottom around 48" wide - maybe a little more. A 1648 is a nice, stable boat for two people. It might be the most common size made. Always buy the biggest boat you can afford. You'll always have more people to take, more gear to haul, and want more room to move around than you expected when you bought it. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Someone else mentioned the plate on the rear of the transom. I would really push and pull on the transom to make sure there aren't any issues.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It's amazing what a coat of paint can do to an old boat.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="maintenanceguy, post: 477574, member: 24227"] Random thoughts: [list] [*]A running motor is worth much more than an old boat. Unless the seller can run the motor for you, I would assume the motor is going to the scrap yard and would consider the price to buy a replacement motor in the cost. [*]Even if the motor does run, at a minimum, do a compression test. It's a pretty good indication of motor condition. [*]I have an older riveted boat and it's a great boat with no leaks. But...old riveted boats often leak at the rivets. Unless you're getting the hull really cheap, I would want to see it in the water. [*]I'm not sure what "6 foot wide" means but I'm guessing it's 6 ft at the gunnels. That makes the bottom around 48" wide - maybe a little more. A 1648 is a nice, stable boat for two people. It might be the most common size made. Always buy the biggest boat you can afford. You'll always have more people to take, more gear to haul, and want more room to move around than you expected when you bought it. [*]Someone else mentioned the plate on the rear of the transom. I would really push and pull on the transom to make sure there aren't any issues. [*]It's amazing what a coat of paint can do to an old boat.[/list] [/QUOTE]
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