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<blockquote data-quote="Djknyork" data-source="post: 375683" data-attributes="member: 7054"><p>If at all possible insist on a test ride. If it's refused the seller may be trying to hide a defect. </p><p>Look the bottom over good especially towards the rear of the boat.</p><p>If you can't go for a test ride you can run a motor in a drum or on muffs but make sure to tell the seller you want to see a cold start & make sure it shifts through the gears smoothly without loud clunking noises or grinding. </p><p>Ask about the motors service history. Ask if it's ever let the person stranded. </p><p></p><p>I know there a bunch of more knowledgable guys on here but the above basics have helped me buy 2 reliable tins</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Djknyork, post: 375683, member: 7054"] If at all possible insist on a test ride. If it's refused the seller may be trying to hide a defect. Look the bottom over good especially towards the rear of the boat. If you can't go for a test ride you can run a motor in a drum or on muffs but make sure to tell the seller you want to see a cold start & make sure it shifts through the gears smoothly without loud clunking noises or grinding. Ask about the motors service history. Ask if it's ever let the person stranded. I know there a bunch of more knowledgable guys on here but the above basics have helped me buy 2 reliable tins [/QUOTE]
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