Wet test for boat purchase? What would you recommend....

Post by **Will_Fish_4_Food** » January 7th, 2005, 3:29 pm

Well I'm going to test out a 22ft pathfinder next weekend, and if everything checks out bring it home. What exactly do I do besides try and give the boat hell for about 25 minutes?

Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

Post by **wevans** » January 7th, 2005, 3:57 pm

Check WOT compared to manufactory recomendation, check that you have a good stream from the pee hole, tilt & trim response under power, release the steering while running to see if it pulls one way or another

That's all I can think of right off

Post by **Flats Rascal** » January 7th, 2005, 4:00 pm

Hit a little rough water. If you come home dry that would be a check mark in the plus column.

Post by **Sea Fox** » January 7th, 2005, 4:59 pm

A compression test would be top on my list, and on the water I would pay close attention to the hole shot and top end RPM,s to make sure it has the performance you like. At a comfortable trim turn sharply and see if the prop blows out. I have only heard good things about the pathfinder. Make sure it cranks without loading up and that it Idles smooth. Also I would look at fuse box and all electrical connections I could for corrosion. Good luck!

Post by **Will_Fish_4_Food** » January 7th, 2005, 5:17 pm

Got the compression test done, lower unit check, and overall inspection.

Post by **Tom Keels** » January 7th, 2005, 6:17 pm

Open every hatch and opening. Smell for mold or gas. Feel how damp the bilge is. Get under the console and check the wiring. Is it corroded? Has stuff been added and spliced? Are the battery cables corroded? Check out the trailer. Are the bearings greased? Are the leaf springs or bolts corroding?

Post by **Will_Fish_4_Food** » January 7th, 2005, 7:34 pm

Thanks for the tips. I'll probably have a few more questions as I make the upgrade on boats, I appreciate all the responses.