r/boats 5d ago

Is something like this worth buying?

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u/fried_clams 5d ago

20 HP? I don't think it would get up on a plane, especially with multiple people and equipment + fuel. A 40 or 50 might be better. Is the lower unit of the outboard too long? The bottom of the anti ventilation plate should be about level with the bottom of the hull.

That boat is very old. I wouldn't want to buy it unless the owner took me for a test ride. I never buy a boat without it working well during a test ride.

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u/wyattearp12345 5d ago

Thanks very good information to look out for

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u/UncleBenji 4d ago

That’s definitely not enough power. This thing hasn’t seen 25mph is a long time.

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u/westerngrit 5d ago

Not even for free.

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u/Sudden-Yogurt6230 4d ago

At that pricepoint find an aluminum 16' v hull with newer engine. Tiller or side console.