With a 1986 24' Offshore? Anything specifically to look for? Original engine, no hour meter. Any transom, deck issues to look for? Thanks
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Yes, transom may be an issue, if it has not be redone, I'd have it surveyed for sure, also walk the deck checking for soft spots, if there are they need to be recored. I'd also have that engines check for sure, a tech may be able to tell you how many hours are on the engines, but being the original engine the computer in it may not be sophisticated enough to do so. I'd have that engine compression tested without a doubt, if you do not, you could ne walking into an engine that may require a rebuild or repower if it has compression problems, that is a tell tale sign. Buying a boat of that age, I'd recommend a marine surveyor for the hull and an engine tech to check the engine out, well worth the money, if you don't, the boat could be a nightmare. Before you get a surveyor, do your own walk of the boat and check the transom, if it has bulges, the metal trim is pitted badly and corroding, or the thru hulls are cracked, chances are there may be transom problems or that they have begun to develop and are not bad yet, either way it is something to be aware of. Hope it all checks out!!
Just about anything and everything could be a problem on that boat. Transom, deck, floor, stringers as far as just the hull goes. The engine. Consider the fuel tank and all plumbing and associated fittings. Wiring, steering system, you name it. Every single piece of that boat will need checked.
You will want to get a survey for sure.
Who knows, perhaps everything's been redone and your good to go (but you'll still need a survey and the engine's pretty old). On the other hand, you could be buying a really big project.
You will want to get a survey for sure.
Who knows, perhaps everything's been redone and your good to go (but you'll still need a survey and the engine's pretty old). On the other hand, you could be buying a really big project.
a little too far for me to check it out for you for freeJakkle5 said:
unless u want to pay my plane ticket, LOL
