What should i ask when buying a used boat?

Question

what should i ask when buying a used 2006 searay 44' sundancer. i live in Florida and im looking at two, one in south carolina and one in minnesota

Answer 1

If they are diesel as if gas there they will put you in the poor house>

Answer 2

When you come to South Carolina to test drive your 44 footer, look me up.

Does it leak?

Answer 3

Freshwater or saltwater? Not for the MN boat, but ask closed or open cooling system.

Hours on the engines?

Regular maintenance?

Extras? Electronics.

Why are you selling?

I have a million questions to give you.

Are you a boat owner now?

Want me to take a look at the Minnesota boat? I live in the "Land of 10,000 Lakes"

Answer 4

You should ask when your surveyor can look at the boat.

Hire a competant marine surveyor that specializes in these types of evaluations.  A good surveyor will tell you any issues with the boat, which you can then use to re-negotiate or walk away.  Be smart and hire a marine surveyor.

good luck!

Answer 5

Ask you surveyor how much he is going to charge you first then base your questions to the owner on what the surveyor finds.