HELP FROM A KNOWLEDGEABLE BOATER - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 06-05-2018, 07:25 PM

When I purchased my boat I hired a marine surveyor to inspect the boat, he checked all controls, the batteries, electronics, etc, etc, he also checked the humidity levels on the hull……it was a cheap price to pay for professional advice. In the 5 years or so that I owned the boat I never had any major issues with it, other than wear and tear the only time that I had to take it to a shop was when a weld broke on the shift arm, other than that it was fine for the years that I had it.

Over the years I did manage to do many and I mean many upgrades to my boat, I knew my boat better than I knew my wife. Personally, I don’t think boats are meant for people that are not hands on or are not mechanically inclined; I changed impellers, ripped out every single wire and upgraded my entire electrical system, I installed my own electronics, I changed leaf springs, upgraded by brake system to disk brakes, etc, etc. Anyway, back to your question…………hire someone or bring someone with you that has some knowledge. Ask to take the boat on a test drive (offer to pay for some of the fuel) and put the boat through the ringer because once it’s yours it’s your problem.

Tslayer99 · 06-05-2018, 08:52 PM

Thanks for the responses everyone, aside from patronizing remarks. I appreciate the thought out comments that a few of you addressed towards me, I'll post a pic if I purchase the vessel!

goldenglory18 · 06-06-2018, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tslayer99

Thanks for the responses everyone, aside from patronizing remarks. I appreciate the thought out comments that a few of you addressed towards me, I'll post a pic if I purchase the vessel!

LOL, welcome to the internet!

Amish Ed · 06-06-2018, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenglory18

LOL, welcome to the internet!

Kenny's had his BWE welcome, he knows what he's talking about

06-05-2018, 07:25 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	When I purchased my boat I hired a marine surveyor to inspect the boat, he checked all controls, the batteries, electronics, etc, etc, he also checked the humidity levels on the hull……it was a cheap price to pay for professional advice. In the 5 years or so that I owned the boat I never had any major issues with it, other than wear and tear the only time that I had to take it to a shop was when a weld broke on the shift arm, other than that it was fine for the years that I had it. Over the years I did manage to do many and I mean many upgrades to my boat, I knew my boat better than I knew my wife. Personally, I don’t think boats are meant for people that are not hands on or are not mechanically inclined; I changed impellers, ripped out every single wire and upgraded my entire electrical system, I installed my own electronics, I changed leaf springs, upgraded by brake system to disk brakes, etc, etc. Anyway, back to your question…………hire someone or bring someone with you that has some knowledge. Ask to take the boat on a test drive (offer to pay for some of the fuel) and put the boat through the ringer because once it’s yours it’s your problem. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

06-05-2018, 08:52 PM	#2
Tslayer99 Commercial Fisherman Join Date: May 2018 Location: La Jolla Posts: 18	Thanks for the responses everyone, aside from patronizing remarks. I appreciate the thought out comments that a few of you addressed towards me, I'll post a pic if I purchase the vessel!