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Im looking at a 19' Flats Pro Skiff. Idea's? Comments?

Sweet looking rig... get something dry to wipe your "seat."

It has been for sale for a while be sure and get it checked out.

How old is that motor? Those little Yamahas are pretty bullet proof but age will take its toll.

Reel Cowboy wrote:How old is that motor?

I have emailed the seller and are awaiting the answer that very question.

I've seen it on craigslist a couple of time now....

If you look it over and like what you see, go to one of the local Yamaha mechanics and tell them that you want a "Purchase Check" done on it. They will charge you a couple hours of labor to go through it checking the compression, foot oil, etc. They will make you a printed list of everything they find, along with the cost to fix it. Normally, you can talk the seller into splitting the cost of the repairs with you.

It's not a guarrantee on a used motor, but it does provide some peace of mind.

Good luck with your boat deal.
- Steve Stinson

Steve Stinson wrote:If you look it over and like what you see, go to one of the local Yamaha mechanics and tell them that you want a "Purchase Check" done on it. They will charge you a couple hours of labor to go through it checking the compression, foot oil, etc. They will make you a printed list of everything they find, along with the cost to fix it. Normally, you can talk the seller into splitting the cost of the repairs with you.

It's not a guarrantee on a used motor, but it does provide some peace of mind.

Good luck with your boat deal.
- Steve Stinson

Not a bad idea Steve, I wouldn't have thought about that.

Steve Stinson wrote:If you look it over and like what you see, go to one of the local Yamaha mechanics and tell them that you want a "Purchase Check" done on it. They will charge you a couple hours of labor to go through it checking the compression, foot oil, etc. They will make you a printed list of everything they find, along with the cost to fix it. Normally, you can talk the seller into splitting the cost of the repairs with you.

It's not a guarrantee on a used motor, but it does provide some peace of mind.

Good luck with your boat deal.
- Steve Stinson

Good advice. I'll keep that in mind for sure!!

sweet lookin boate, I dig the recessed seat & removable back rest. Good luck & hope it works out for you...

Is that SkiffJocky's boat from Tifton?

Give Pete at "Pete's Outboards" a call. He and his partner are both certified Yammy mechanics. Tell them Eric Keyser sent you and MAYBE they will cut some off the price.

576-5134 ask for Pete.

Great to see how the good guys on the forum respond to others questions. Love the forum!

So no update, Do you have a new ride or not? Looks like a real clean boat.

reelcatch wrote:So no update, Do you have a new ride or not? Looks like a real clean boat.

I made an offer. However the seller didnt want to sell it for that price as of yet. He said he would try and sell if for more, and if it doesnt go soon then he will consider my offer. If I can get it for what I offer'd it would be worth the wait. However I am on the look out for other options until then. So we shall see.