Buying a boat, need so help!

[Dave Stewart]

Do yourself and your wallet a favor....if you are buying a used engine, take it to a certified mechanic for that engine and have it checked out....doesn't matter what brand you are buying...it is worth the investment to know what condition the engine is in before you pay for it and find out the bad news later.

[SKEETERDIK]

I have a 2000 Yamaho VMax 150 and have never had a problem with it.

[mybentrod]

Ditto to Dave, EVERY make and/or model has lemons and diamonds. It depends on the care the previous owner has taken with the motor and what mechanic has done any repairs. Like Mr. Stewart says have a trusted certified mechanic for that make check out the compression, voltage and have them kick the tires a bit. There a lot of expensive parts to a boat that makes the price worth while. The electronics/fish finder. Which type of trolling motor does it come with it. Is the carpet and/or interior in good shape. Does it come with all the must have coast guard water patrol stuff. Does it have an anchor, oar, does the horn work, do the gauges all work. Things that also add up when you buy a boat that some people never think of. My 2 cents.

[mtn lures]

I have owned 2 Yamaha 150's and they are very good motors. I had a 1997 and did not have any issue. I bought a brand new boat in 03 and it has a vmax 150 also and it has been great as well. Will buy another down the road.