Buying a used boat

tarpon120 · 03-03-10, 07:08 PM

I am loking at a 1998 Triton TR18 from original owner. He's asking 8000, boat appears to be in very good condition and well maintained. Is this a fair price and what should I look for?

TN_Bassin · 03-03-10, 08:58 PM

What kind/year/model/Hp/ motor is on it? I'm guessing a 150 Merc?

tarpon120 · 03-03-10, 09:26 PM

The motor is original, Johnson, 150 faststrike, minn kota 24volt 70 pound thrust, 2 lowrance x45's and an eagle 502c igps.

bassboogieman · 03-03-10, 10:30 PM

I think it's a little high unless it in pristine condition. Have the outboard checked by a mechanic - a compression test is a must. Check the springs on the trailer - '98 I think was the first Triton and the early trailers had a mono-spring. Triton provided multi-leaf springs under recall. The mono-spring was prone to breakage. Make sure all the pumps work for the livewell, bilge and if your boat has the livewell pumpout those also. Check all lights - trailer and boat. Anything not working the seller should fix or negotiate the price and/or at least be aware of anything you'll need to fix. Nothing is worse than getting a boat home, then finding our what isn't working and then having to fix it. Check age of the batteries also. If they are wet cells take a hydrometer along and check each cell. Look for rust on the trailer - the early tube trailers tend to rust from the inside, poke all the low points in the cross members with a screwdriver.

03-03-10, 07:08 PM	#1
tarpon120 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bluff Park, Alabama Posts: 154	Buying a used boat I am loking at a 1998 Triton TR18 from original owner. He's asking 8000, boat appears to be in very good condition and well maintained. Is this a fair price and what should I look for?

03-03-10, 08:58 PM	#2
TN_Bassin BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bon Aqua,TN Posts: 1,013	What kind/year/model/Hp/ motor is on it? I'm guessing a 150 Merc? __________________ Other anglers are tough, but the fish are the real competition.

03-03-10, 09:26 PM	#3
tarpon120 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bluff Park, Alabama Posts: 154	The motor is original, Johnson, 150 faststrike, minn kota 24volt 70 pound thrust, 2 lowrance x45's and an eagle 502c igps.

03-03-10, 10:30 PM	#4
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	I think it's a little high unless it in pristine condition. Have the outboard checked by a mechanic - a compression test is a must. Check the springs on the trailer - '98 I think was the first Triton and the early trailers had a mono-spring. Triton provided multi-leaf springs under recall. The mono-spring was prone to breakage. Make sure all the pumps work for the livewell, bilge and if your boat has the livewell pumpout those also. Check all lights - trailer and boat. Anything not working the seller should fix or negotiate the price and/or at least be aware of anything you'll need to fix. Nothing is worse than getting a boat home, then finding our what isn't working and then having to fix it. Check age of the batteries also. If they are wet cells take a hydrometer along and check each cell. Look for rust on the trailer - the early tube trailers tend to rust from the inside, poke all the low points in the cross members with a screwdriver.

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