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odaat posted 08-22-2003 05:42 PM ET (US)
I have been offered a 13' Whaler with good 25 hp engine and trailer for $1,000. I think it is around 1961 but I will check the serial number.
What exactly should I look at/for before purchasing this that would make it a deal breaker? I plan on buying it, as I have been looking for a classic whaler I could afford for a long time.
Thanks in Advance!
Paul
St. Michaels, MD
JFM posted 08-22-2003 06:06 PM ET (US)
Paul.
If the motor runs and the trailer moves you have a free boat.
You may want to look back in the search engine for tips on what to look for about the boat. Gelcoat cracks, water intrusion, transom wear sre just a few things to look for.
Have fun looking through the site!
Regards, Jay
Dr T posted 08-22-2003 06:33 PM ET (US)
Don't forget the weight of the hull. The hull is ~400 lbs. If it is a bunch more, you may have a water intrusion problem. But at $1000, as Jay said, you may just get a free hull.
tds
tgresla posted 08-23-2003 11:08 PM ET (US)
Check the drain tubes, make sure they are intact and not corroded through. If they are they're not too difficult to replace before launching.

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Author	Topic: Check What? 13'
odaat	posted 08-22-2003 05:42 PM ET (US) I have been offered a 13' Whaler with good 25 hp engine and trailer for $1,000. I think it is around 1961 but I will check the serial number. What exactly should I look at/for before purchasing this that would make it a deal breaker? I plan on buying it, as I have been looking for a classic whaler I could afford for a long time. Thanks in Advance! Paul St. Michaels, MD
JFM	posted 08-22-2003 06:06 PM ET (US) Paul. If the motor runs and the trailer moves you have a free boat. You may want to look back in the search engine for tips on what to look for about the boat. Gelcoat cracks, water intrusion, transom wear sre just a few things to look for. Have fun looking through the site! Regards, Jay
Dr T	posted 08-22-2003 06:33 PM ET (US) Don't forget the weight of the hull. The hull is ~400 lbs. If it is a bunch more, you may have a water intrusion problem. But at $1000, as Jay said, you may just get a free hull. tds
tgresla	posted 08-23-2003 11:08 PM ET (US) Check the drain tubes, make sure they are intact and not corroded through. If they are they're not too difficult to replace before launching.