buying a seacraft

Dilligaf · #1 02-10-2008, 12:05 AM

right now im looking at a seacraft. i was told its a 1976 but its a tsunami and last digits on HIN are 74. any tips on what to look for to make sure its a good buy? reccomendtions b4 i buy?

Ikan Besar · #2 02-10-2008, 01:12 AM

After ascertaining that it has a clear title, I think the floor and transom are the two biggest issues - and either can be fixed. Without a clear title, I'd walk away from even the best of deals.

eggsuckindog · #3 02-10-2008, 04:13 AM

As stated, walk the floor for soft spots-usually around any mountings and screw holes- and the transom-which can be expensive. Other that that ROCK AN ROLL - cosmetic's are no problem, you can take a belt sander to the gelcoat and won't go thru it-so scratch's and oxidation are easy, if its oxidized and looks crappy you get a better price LOL

Dilligaf · #4 02-10-2008, 11:08 AM

how would you recomend checking transom?? has a new engine and i belive a 270 volvo outdrive, but outdrive is not new?? how to check out drive??

3rdday · #5 02-11-2008, 01:08 AM

When you walk around the floor, do it again with your shoes off. you will really be able to tell if there are soft spots. Check oil in outdrive for water and metal! Beyond that you will have to run it in fw and rev.

Dilligaf · #6 02-12-2008, 09:43 PM

what about checking the transom?? tips? also you think a ford explorer 2wd 4.0L v6 will pull it?