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<blockquote data-quote="jasper60103" data-source="post: 103228" data-attributes="member: 1810"><p>I'm a newbie too, but the best advice I can give is ask the owner for a long test drive and allow him to come along. Heck, maybe invite a knowledgeable buddy along too. You want to load the boat anyway. If the price sounds reasonable, tell him you will meet his price if it checks out. If he refuses, walk away.</p><p></p><p>Boat leaks will show up fairly quickly, engine problems may not, especially if only running in a barrel. Take it on the lake. Run the engine fast, slow, idle. It should run well. Make sure it planes, no jumping out of gear even at WOT. Make sure it pumps good water and no signs of overheat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jasper60103, post: 103228, member: 1810"] I'm a newbie too, but the best advice I can give is ask the owner for a long test drive and allow him to come along. Heck, maybe invite a knowledgeable buddy along too. You want to load the boat anyway. If the price sounds reasonable, tell him you will meet his price if it checks out. If he refuses, walk away. Boat leaks will show up fairly quickly, engine problems may not, especially if only running in a barrel. Take it on the lake. Run the engine fast, slow, idle. It should run well. Make sure it planes, no jumping out of gear even at WOT. Make sure it pumps good water and no signs of overheat. [/QUOTE]
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