Buying a used boat

[wantacat]

What should i look for? Whats considered low hours? Im looking at an 03 with 30hrs on the boat.

[racecar.hotshoe]

What should i look for? Whats considered low hours? Im looking at an 03 with 30hrs on the boat.
Thats low!

[burtandnancy]

Thats one of the many criteria you need to consider...

[phebus]

If you don't know, and are serious about a particular boat, it would be worth the small investment to have a quality shop check it out for you. 30 hours is low, but as mentioned, there are many things to consider.

[CBLavey]

30 is very low...really not truly broken. A good mechanic can tell you how those 30hrs were actually put on the engine - rpm, temp, etc. :cool:

[undertaker]

My Donzi 33ZX which I have for sale has 85 hrs which IMO is low :smile: :squiggle:
Underatker :cool:

[ryantparks]

take that advice from the guys and have it checked by a mechanic.
I bought an 02 with 30hrs on it and it had a cracked head, I wasnt smart enough to take it to a mechanic just thinking that it looked brand new, started up in the guys driveway and idled fine and I thought that it would be under warranty. I was wrong! The dealer told me that since I was the 2nd owner that it wasnt transferable but then again the dealer in the S.F valley is very respectable.
Do yourself a favor and have it checked out, the seller shouldnt care.

[hoolign]

I find "floating" to be up there on my list!

[surfer2001]

What should i look for? Whats considered low hours? Im looking at an 03 with 30hrs on the boat.
Do you know what kind or style of boat you want. There a lots of different hull designs to choose from. Performance, Family, Wake, Deck, Party, Cat, Pontoon. What will you do most of the time? If you have no experience go, for rides, test drive as many as you can. Also where you use it should have some influence on your decision, river, or lake or both. Havasu has gotten a lot rougher recently, 24 foot is the starting point now.

[AirtimeLavey]

I just bought a used boat a couple mos ago, and took it to Quality Marine Perf. in Corona. Uncovered some minor maintenance issues, but still glad I discovered that before the final deal. Also, important to take a test drive. You want to get a good look at the trailer, too. Check it out, after you drop the boat in the water for the test drive, so you can see the condition of the rails. Also, does it conform to new sound laws?
Good luck.

[spectras only]

My 1990 boat has 2 2003 engines with 30 and 32 hours.
The starboard engine [longblock]was replaced under warranty by mercruiser . Warranty runs out this May :cry:
Have a shop check things out ,no matter how many hours
is on the engine :boxed: .

[wantacat]

Do you know what kind or style of boat you want. There a lots of different hull designs to choose from. Performance, Family, Wake, Deck, Party, Cat, Pontoon. What will you do most of the time? If you have no experience go, for rides, test drive as many as you can. Also where you use it should have some influence on your decision, river, or lake or both. Havasu has gotten a lot rougher recently, 24 foot is the starting point now.
I am already looking at a boat, its a 2003 nordic heat. The boat has 30hrs and the seller said he only used it about five times.

[wantacat]

I just bought a used boat a couple mos ago, and took it to Quality Marine Perf. in Corona. Uncovered some minor maintenance issues, but still glad I discovered that before the final deal. Also, important to take a test drive. You want to get a good look at the trailer, too. Check it out, after you drop the boat in the water for the test drive, so you can see the condition of the rails. Also, does it conform to new sound laws?
Good luck.
Yes, With nordics i believe 2003+ the exhaust exits on the sides so it will pass the noise law.

[Todd969]

Nordic: Great boat....... Love ours

[Tom Brown]

What should i look for?
Make sure it's a V hull.

[surfer2001]

I am already looking at a boat, its a 2003 nordic heat. The boat has 30hrs and the seller said he only used it about five times.
I've got the 25 Nordic Rage, its been a great boat. You will be very happy with the 28. hurry before sombody gets it. Low hour Nordics are hard to find

[riverracerx]

Love my 28' Nordic.
What are they asking?

[cc322]

Great boat hope it works out for you, also I would have it serviced no matter what especially have the drive pulled and checkd for allignment. My first boat all I was told was I needed a fluid change at 20 hrs then I lost my engine coupler all the way up at black meadows, this was commming from windsor. Had to be towed all the way back on the first day of vacation :frown:

[wantacat]

Love my 28' Nordic.
What are they asking?
67k

[Danzo]

:devil: you may want to consider the type of boat and location of operation. IMO 25 is not going to be large enough for let's say Havasu in about 2-3 years. But all depends on price and condition. Anyway to get to the sandbar I always say! :eat:

[wantacat]

Great boat hope it works out for you, also I would have it serviced no matter what especially have the drive pulled and checkd for allignment. My first boat all I was told was I needed a fluid change at 20 hrs then I lost my engine coupler all the way up at black meadows, this was commming from windsor. Had to be towed all the way back on the first day of vacation :frown:
The seller is having it serviced before i take it. I believed its only fluid changes etc. Your right about the drive, my current boat the drive was out of alignment with only 80hrs on it.Thanks everyone for your help!!

[wantacat]

:devil: you may want to consider the type of boat and location of operation. IMO 25 is not going to be large enough for let's say Havasu in about 2-3 years. But all depends on price and condition. Anyway to get to the sandbar I always say! :eat:
Its 28ft, I think it should be ok, thanks! :)

[phebus]

With your screen name, what the hell are you doing looking at a Nordic?

[Todd969]

With your screen name, what the hell are you doing looking at a Nordic?
maybe he got an insurance quote on a cat.

[phebus]

So then he should change his scren name to couldntaffordacat :D

[Todd969]

give him a break, perhapes he still wants a cat when he can " afford" one.

[wantacat]

So then he should change his scren name to couldntaffordacat :D
LOL i should thats the reason why i didnt get a cat, dont really feel like paying 3k plus for insurance and most insurance companies wont insure me because of my age.

[Todd969]

No worries, you'll love the Nordic quality and ride. Hope it works out for ya.

[FRENCHIE]

WHAT ABOUT A 25' SHOCKWAVE, WITH ONLY JUST 50HOURS ON IT AND ITS AN 04'....NOT EVEN ONE YEAR OLD TILL JUNE!!!?? :idea: ;)

[surfer2001]

WHAT ABOUT A 25' SHOCKWAVE, WITH ONLY JUST 50HOURS ON IT AND ITS AN 04'....NOT EVEN ONE YEAR OLD TILL JUNE!!!?? :idea: ;)
Are you selling your boat? how come? are you moving up?