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<blockquote data-quote="earl60446" data-source="post: 274006" data-attributes="member: 4469"><p>Obviously you want to hear the engine run, put it in forward and reverse too. </p><p>Better to have a on the water test but not always possible. </p><p>Look for any soft spots in the floor. </p><p>Make sure the bilge and livewell work.</p><p>Drain a little lower unit lube out (bottom) just to make sure no water in it, water will be on bottom, do this before running it.</p><p>If responding to a ad listing all the "extras", print the ad and bring with you to make sure you get all the "extras". </p><p>Check transom for weakness, should be solid.</p><p>Check tires for dry rot.</p><p>Check bearings, jack up trailer, make sure tires spin smoothly and no wobble. Maybe even remove the caps and visually check.</p><p>Make sure the tilt and trim works ok.</p><p>Look for cracks / damage in lower unit area.</p><p>Make sure all the lights work on the trailer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="earl60446, post: 274006, member: 4469"] Obviously you want to hear the engine run, put it in forward and reverse too. Better to have a on the water test but not always possible. Look for any soft spots in the floor. Make sure the bilge and livewell work. Drain a little lower unit lube out (bottom) just to make sure no water in it, water will be on bottom, do this before running it. If responding to a ad listing all the "extras", print the ad and bring with you to make sure you get all the "extras". Check transom for weakness, should be solid. Check tires for dry rot. Check bearings, jack up trailer, make sure tires spin smoothly and no wobble. Maybe even remove the caps and visually check. Make sure the tilt and trim works ok. Look for cracks / damage in lower unit area. Make sure all the lights work on the trailer. [/QUOTE]
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