cracked lower unit on a used boat

everettvet · 04-18-06, 02:49 PM

Just a curious question for the group. If you were looking to buy a used boat and noticed that the lower unit was cracked (3 inches) because the previous owner let it freeze without winterizing it, what would you do? Would you still be interested in the boat or run from it and keep shopping? My gut tells me to keep shopping. I wanted to know your thoughts.

By the way, the boat is 1998 Ranger R61 sport and the motor is a 90 horse evinrude.

Jackl · 04-18-06, 05:28 PM

EVERETT,
It will cost arount $1200+ to repair the lower unit complete. You be the judge. If you can buy it cheap enough to have the lower unit replaced and still be a bargain, it might be a way to go. On the other hand, if the lower unit froze, chances are the bilge pump and livewell pumps froze also. I would be very leary of buying a boat that the owner did not take better care of. (Just my $.02)

JackL

zooker · 04-18-06, 05:31 PM

KEEP SHOPPING!!!!

zooker

Rebbasser · 04-18-06, 08:41 PM

Yep-that could be a real headache for you. I'd keep shopping unless you and work out a deal where the price will be reduced by the cost of the repairs, and even then I'd be cautious.

1FASTLASER · 04-19-06, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooker

KEEP SHOPPING!!!!

zooker

Ditto!!!!!! Not only the above mentioned items probably froze up but there is the not so obvius that will show up later like a cracked hull. Alot of people dont know or think about the water trapped in a hull on some of the older boats. It can cause you major headaches and possible injury later down the road.

bassnman30 · 04-19-06, 06:37 PM

Definitely shop around, Rangers aren't hard to find. You can get a good Ranger thats had no problems for a good price.
Forget about this boat. Not only could you have problems down the road, some could show up before your ready. Like a week maybe ?

everettvet · 04-20-06, 08:57 AM

To keep shoping was my feeling also. I wanted to know the thoughts of the group. Thanks everyone!

bassboogieman · 04-21-06, 08:14 AM

If a cracked lower unit is any indication of how well this owner takes care of his boat - KEEP SHOPPING.

bass kicker · 04-23-06, 02:10 PM

i would have to say keep shopping as well

04-18-06, 02:49 PM	#1
everettvet BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 730	cracked lower unit on a used boat Just a curious question for the group. If you were looking to buy a used boat and noticed that the lower unit was cracked (3 inches) because the previous owner let it freeze without winterizing it, what would you do? Would you still be interested in the boat or run from it and keep shopping? My gut tells me to keep shopping. I wanted to know your thoughts. By the way, the boat is 1998 Ranger R61 sport and the motor is a 90 horse evinrude.

04-18-06, 05:28 PM	#2
Jackl BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Great Bend, KS Posts: 2,960	EVERETT, It will cost arount $1200+ to repair the lower unit complete. You be the judge. If you can buy it cheap enough to have the lower unit replaced and still be a bargain, it might be a way to go. On the other hand, if the lower unit froze, chances are the bilge pump and livewell pumps froze also. I would be very leary of buying a boat that the owner did not take better care of. (Just my $.02) JackL __________________ There are two theories about argueing with women...........Neither one works!

04-18-06, 05:31 PM	#3
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	KEEP SHOPPING!!!! zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

04-18-06, 08:41 PM	#4
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	Yep-that could be a real headache for you. I'd keep shopping unless you and work out a deal where the price will be reduced by the cost of the repairs, and even then I'd be cautious. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

04-19-06, 06:37 PM	#6
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	Definitely shop around, Rangers aren't hard to find. You can get a good Ranger thats had no problems for a good price. Forget about this boat. Not only could you have problems down the road, some could show up before your ready. Like a week maybe ? __________________ Lexington,NC.

04-20-06, 08:57 AM	#7
everettvet BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 730	To keep shoping was my feeling also. I wanted to know the thoughts of the group. Thanks everyone!

04-21-06, 08:14 AM	#8
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	If a cracked lower unit is any indication of how well this owner takes care of his boat - KEEP SHOPPING.

04-23-06, 02:10 PM	#9
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	i would have to say keep shopping as well __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

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