New Buyer Checklist

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   Hi,

I'm new to this forum and generally new to inboards. I current own an 18' I/O and am looking at a '99 Sport Nautique with ~400 hours on the clock.

I'm looking for advice on the things to look for, especially those things which may be common problem areas on these boats. 

I've started the following checklist, but am hoping that I can leverage your collective knowledge to make it a lot more complete.

*Spin the propeller by hand. 

What should I be looking for here? I'm assuming it should spin smoothly all the way around.

*Pull up carpet, check for damage and repair. 

*View drive shaft

*Motor mounts look good and tight?

*Motor oil clean and correct level?

*Trans oil clean and correct level?

*Is the the engine / trans properly aligned?

I read through the great thread on this site about this and this was all new to me, but makes sense. Any tips for visually gauging alignment?

* Are the stringers are all glass on these? Any wood areas of concern on this boat?

Thank you very much for your help!

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britdog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: April-05-2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote britdog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New Buyer Checklist Posted: April-05-2008 at 2:33pm
	Hi, I'm new to this forum and generally new to inboards. I current own an 18' I/O and am looking at a '99 Sport Nautique with ~400 hours on the clock. I'm looking for advice on the things to look for, especially those things which may be common problem areas on these boats. I've started the following checklist, but am hoping that I can leverage your collective knowledge to make it a lot more complete. Spin the propeller by hand. What should I be looking for here? I'm assuming it should spin smoothly all the way around. Pull up carpet, check for damage and repair. View drive shaft Motor mounts look good and tight? Motor oil clean and correct level? Trans oil clean and correct level? Is the the engine / trans properly aligned? I read through the great thread on this site about this and this was all new to me, but makes sense. Any tips for visually gauging alignment? Are the stringers are all glass on these? Any wood areas of concern on this boat? Thank you very much for your help!

bkhallpass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: March-29-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4723	Post Options Post Reply Quote bkhallpass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-05-2008 at 3:01pm
	99 is an all glass or composite boat. No wood. I wouldn't try to pull up carpet. BKH
	Livin' the Dream

behindpropeller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: July-31-2006 Status: Offline Points: 1810	Post Options Post Reply Quote behindpropeller Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-05-2008 at 10:37pm
	For a 99 you should just do a compression check and a overall inspection of the boat. I know if some guy got in my boat and started wracking on my motor mount bolts and stripped one I would be pissed!! Alignment is something you take care of when the boat is home.


BuffaloBFN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-24-2007 Location: Gainesville,GA Status: Offline Points: 6094	Post Options Post Reply Quote BuffaloBFN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-05-2008 at 10:50pm
	If I had been smart enough to ask like you are when I was new to inboards, I'd see if any of the guys here might be in my neighborhood and be willing to go with. What I would see today vs. back then would be a lot different now that I've been around them a bit! And welcome aboard!
	1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO

ripsaw Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: April-04-2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 86	Post Options Post Reply Quote ripsaw Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-05-2008 at 11:59pm
	A 99 would eliminate a lot of my worries. No wood stringers to deal with, and hopefully no stress cracks.

NCH2OSKI Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: September-03-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 49	Post Options Post Reply Quote NCH2OSKI Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-06-2008 at 12:02am
	I might add a few that would be specific to an inboard. I also own a 99 sport so if you have any specific questions feel free to ask. The sports are great all around boats. 1.Check for steering effort while under way. Should be nice and easy, with maybe some pull to one side. 2.Vibration while driving and turning. 3.Condition of bilge, clean and dry or nasty and oily. Once you have an Inboard there is no way you will go back to an IO. Feel free to ask lots of questions.

Barracuda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: November-17-2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 998	Post Options Post Reply Quote Barracuda Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-07-2008 at 11:24am
	This thread has some very good information.
	Former: '86 Nautique '65 Barracuda

britdog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: April-05-2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote britdog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-07-2008 at 12:19pm
	Thank you all for the tips. Glad I don't have to worry about rotted wood stringers in a '99. I've added a few more points to my checklist. Keep 'em coming if you think of anything.

Hollywood Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: February-04-2004 Location: Twin Lakes, WI Status: Offline Points: 13515	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hollywood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-07-2008 at 1:06pm
	Talk to the owner and get a feel for how he has treated the boat. Anyone can drop it off at the dealer for fresh fluids and a cleaning.

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