Used Boat Advice - Patched Crack

[BoatLife]

Hey everyone. Was hoping to get a few opinions regarding a used boat that meets almost all my marks. The boat got dinged by another and the owner had a patch applied to it. He said it would cost ~$1100 to have it look like new again.

Should I avoid this boat at all costs?? Is it no biggie?

Let me know your thoughts. Thanks

 

[adrianp89]

That looks like I did the fix after a few beers lol.

I would probably avoid this unless it is an absolute stupid deal.

 

[Acard7]

Ya I’d agree with Adrianp86, if it’s a good price then maybe.. I’d like to see a before photo to see how much damage it actually was, really no telling if it was just a “ding” or if it pierced the hull and caused a ton of fiberglass damage. Since it looks like the worst patch job I’ve ever seen. If you’re serious about it then when you look at it try to get to the backside of the damage from the port side seats to feel around.. And then feel the damage yourself if it feels spongy or solid.

 

[Tyguy]

Whenever I hear stories like this, whether it be boats, cars or otherwise, I always ask myself, why didn’t the owner fix it if it’s so easy? Most likely the repair is much more involved than they’re leading on.

I’d require a detailed inspection of the damage by a glass shop before signing a contract.

 

[WV Hillbilly]

Whenever I hear stories like this, whether it be boats, cars or otherwise, I always ask myself, why didn’t the owner fix it if it’s so easy? Most likely the repair is much more involved than they’re leading on.

I’d require a detailed inspection of the damage by a glass shop before signing a contract.

I agree but I think it goes another step. If this is the way they “solved” this problem, what other shortcuts have they taken. I think it speaks to how they cared for the equipment overall. Stupid good deal? Maybe. Regular deal and I walk.

 

[Bluewater272]

Tell him to fix it and you'll buy it. It's a pretty 'safe' place to have damage repaired, but it looks terrible.

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

Hey everyone. Was hoping to get a few opinions regarding a used boat that meets almost all my marks. The boat got dinged by another and the owner had a patch applied to it. He said it would cost ~$1100 to have it look like new again.

Should I avoid this boat at all costs?? Is it no biggie?

Let me know your thoughts. Thanks

To me, this is not a 'ding', it's was a lot more serious than that. That has to be one of the worst repairs I've seen in a long time even taking into account that black hulls shows imperfections more than other color hulls.

My guess is that it would also take more than $1100 to make it look new again.

I would agree with @adrianp89, that it would take an exception discount ( a lot more than $1100) to make this boat a good buy.

Here is what I am doing. Instead of looking for a fancier boat at a cheap price, look for a less fancy boat at a fair price.

Jim

 

[adrianp89]

Also this should be pretty easy to check from the inside, but again I wouldn't buy it.

 

[Beachbummer]

Even for a $5K discount over similar boat, I'd be wondering...what else happened he fixed with this same skill?

Ultimately it's up to you and your confort, but is there something else that makes this boat greatly appealing?

 

[BoatLife]

Appreciate all the responses.

Here’s a little more information regarding the deal. The boat is a 2010 242 limited s with less than 150 hours on the engines. As of now, it is priced just above $30k.

 

[GiddYupJoe]

Appreciate all the responses.

Here’s a little more information regarding the deal. The boat is a 2010 242 limited s with less than 150 hours on the engines. As of now, it is priced just above $30k.

Did you ask him about the oil coolers? They typically failed around 100 hours in the 2010’s. If you don’t know what I’m talking about… search it here and read up. Something you may have to deal with if previous owner has t already.

 

[BoatLife]

Did you ask him about the oil coolers? They typically failed around 100 hours in the 2010’s. If you don’t know what I’m talking about… search it here and read up. Something you may have to deal with if previous owner has t already.

Thanks, asking about it now.

 

[bigwaves]

Looks like this guy fixed it.

 

[Ronnie]

I have a 2010 242 ls and put a half dollar sized hole in the hull at the bow near the anchor locker , i put another chip at the stern near the anchor light mount about the size of a box pen cap. Hi was about 5 years ago. The total repair bill was $3600 with only $1,200 being for the chip repair (white part of the hull). The invoice indicated that the hole repair took over 20 hours to complete (lots of sanding). Guy told me matching black is the hardest thing to do. It did look like new. I think it will cost a lot more than $1,100 to fix a blemish that big even accounting for CA prices.

 

[adrianp89]

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Not an AR but a year newer. Can prob snag for 31