Tips for buying a used boat

[Musky Plug]

Some good pointers in the video. Thought if someones in the market they could take something from the video. 

 

 

[grimsbylander]

Good video. The Champ 210 is a beast too. Front deck like an aircraft carrier. 

[OhioFisherman]

I saw that this morning, they have some good tips.

[chris.brock]

yes, good video and tips

my issue with these youtubers is CONDENSE IT, GET TO THE F POINT! I'm viewing these videos for info, not to see you orating in front of a camera

[JoePa]

The one thing about an old boat is if it is pretty old and made before 4 stroke engines were common the plate on the boat lists  the maximum HP that can be used but this figure was based on a lighter 2 stroke engine - I am not sure if the weight of the engine dictates the maximum motor size or is it strictly the HP of the motor that limits the motor size for the boat - so if you put a 4 stroke on the boat do you need to lower the HP of the motor because of the heavier weight -

[grimsbylander]

36 minutes ago, JoePa said:

The one thing about an old boat is if it is pretty old and made before 4 stroke engines were common the plate on the boat lists  the maximum HP that can be used but this figure was based on a lighter 2 stroke engine - I am not sure if the weight of the engine dictates the maximum motor size or is it strictly the HP of the motor that limits the motor size for the boat - so if you put a 4 stroke on the boat do you need to lower the HP of the motor because of the heavier weight -

You have to you at the specs and compare the actual difference. Outboard engineers have really closed the gap on the weight differential. A Mercury 250hp ProXs 2 stroke is 505lbs. The new 250hp 4 stroke 4.6L V8 is 527lbs. A transom designed to handle the torque load of a 250hp shouldn't be jeopardized by <50lbs.