1992 skeeter ss140

[Fitchy1148]

Hello all, I am finally wanting to make the move to get my first bass boat for all the adventures in Ohio. I am looking at this 1992 skeeter ss140 and was curious if this was one a good deal and two something that would be a good beginner boat to learn on then maybe upgrade in 2 or so years. Here is the link to the boat I was looking at keep in mind it is also out of state and if y’all could give advice on that aswell that would really help me. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/971753673497618/

[Bankc]

It seems to be a good deal to me.  But there's probably a reason it's priced so low.  I'd be weary.  And traveling out of state is a big commitment to a boat that may not look so great in person.  You could feel pressured to buy it anyway since you would have invested so much time and money getting to it.  So be careful. 

 

The best advice I can give you is to find a boat mechanic nearby or bring someone with you that knows boats and have them give it a good once over for you before you buy it.  If you've never owned a boat before, there's a lot that can go wrong that would make it a money pit that you wouldn't otherwise be able to recognize.  If the frame is rotten or the motor shot, it could be several thousand dollars more before it's ready to fish out of.  So it's best to have a set of trusted and trained eyes with you.  They may not be able to spot everything wrong with it, but they should at least be able to spot any major, glaring issues.  

[Fitchy1148]

5 minutes ago, Bankc said:

It seems to be a good deal to me.  But there's probably a reason it's priced so low.  I'd be weary.  And traveling out of state is a big commitment to a boat that may not look so great in person.  You could feel pressured to buy it anyway since you would have invested so much time and money getting to it.  So be careful. 

 

The best advice I can give you is to find a boat mechanic nearby or bring someone with you that knows boats and have them give it a good once over for you before you buy it.  If you've never owned a boat before, there's a lot that can go wrong that would make it a money pit that you wouldn't otherwise be able to recognize.  If the frame is rotten or the motor shot, it could be several thousand dollars more before it's ready to fish out of.  So it's best to have a set of trusted and trained eyes with you.  They may not be able to spot everything wrong with it, but they should at least be able to spot any major, glaring issues.  

Bankc thank you for the great idea I’ll have to see if I can find someone nearby if not I may see if there is a boat mechanic nearby the guy that has the boat and take it to get checked over. I was sent a video of it running on muffs but that was it. Definitely has me weary aswell but there is absolutely nothing for boats around me so I’m having a terrible time finding anything

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"I just started it up with the muffs and runs great" is the boat equivalent of "Air conditioner blows cold". If you go in with eyes wide open, and can do most of the required repairs and upgrades, maybe, but besides the power, a soft transom, water intrusion, and other structural issues, which are deal breakers, an older boat is always a gamble. Ask yourself, if it's such a good deal, why hasn't someone local who can or has seen it snatched it up. Good luck either way.

[GaryH]

If it’s not too far of a drive go take a good look and since it’s your first boat as mentioned take someone who knows boats with you or see if there’s a member that lives nearby that knows boats. But before I’d even think about it, I would make sure the owner takes you out on the water with it and see how it runs. Good luck on your search.