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  • RobbieMWD
    • Dec 2009
    • 40


    #1

    Advise on boat purchase

    Hey guys,

    I'm new here and looking to see if I can get some advise on a boat purchase. I am looking to get a SAN 210. I found this boat on eBay and its everything I'm looking for and its in my area. I'm not really sure what to look at on the boat to make sure it is in good shape. I plan on trying to arrange a meeting with the seller to take a look at it, and wondering what to look for. Here is a link to the ad so maybe you guys could take a look at it to see what you think.

    Thanks,
    Robbie

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_4881wt_1167
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  • AuMDLST
    Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
    • Apr 2007
    • 870

    • Orlando, FL (Butler Chain)

    #2
    RE: Advise on boat purchase

    Picture number 16 on the ebay page - what is going on with the hull in the stern area (reflection or blisters?)
    How many hours - I did not see them listed
    2006 SANTE 210 (Pending Sale)
    2005 206 TE (Previous)
    1994 SNOB (First Nautique/Boat)

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    • SuperSquirt
      Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
      • Apr 2008
      • 534

      • Tennessee

      • 2008 SANTE 210
      #3
      RE: Advise on boat purchase

      The boat looks pretty clean. Def take it for a test run to make sure everything runs well. Seems like a good deal, which might be a bit fishy. Check the hours too.

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      • jmo
        Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
        • Mar 2006
        • 707

        • MA

        #4
        RE: Advise on boat purchase

        Looks like a pretty good scratch in the gelcoat just under the bilge ports on the port side (near the back), looks like its in good shape though - make sure your purchase is contingent upon a first hand inspection and taking it for a water test to make sure everything works (bilge pumps, ballast, gauges, etc)
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        • TX-Foilhead
          Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
          • Mar 2009
          • 351

          • Kingsland TX

          #5
          RE: Advise on boat purchase

          Check the bow, something bent that bow roller on the trailer. My trailer has the same set up and I can't imagine hitting the trailer hard enough to do that. also check underneath the boat I suspect that was damaged from someone coming in to fast to a trailer that was to deep.

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          • RobbieMWD
            • Dec 2009
            • 40


            #6
            RE: Advise on boat purchase

            Thanks for the feedback. They say it has 400 hrs

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            • AuMDLST
              Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
              • Apr 2007
              • 870

              • Orlando, FL (Butler Chain)

              #7
              RE: Advise on boat purchase

              Looks like it was a reflection based on pics 20 and 21
              2006 SANTE 210 (Pending Sale)
              2005 206 TE (Previous)
              1994 SNOB (First Nautique/Boat)

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              • bchesley
                1,000 Post Club Member
                • Feb 2006
                • 1252

                • Tyler, Texas

                #8
                RE: Advise on boat purchase

                TX foilhead,

                I have seen several that are bent like that. Its not usually a single event that bends them. They bend a little each time someone powers on the trailer.
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                • MikeC
                  Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 535

                  • Georgia

                  • 1999 Ski Nautique (Python powered) 2017 GS22 (sold) 2005 SV211 (sold)
                  #9
                  RE: Advise on boat purchase

                  Just a couple of items to note: - the trailer is not the original, it's an '08 and the boat is an '04, so the damage to the bow stop could have been done by another boat; I wouldn't worry too much about the odd scratch here and there, with 400 hours they are bound to happen, but if there are numerous scratches and dings it might indicate misuse and lack of care; it's from an auto wholesaler which means there is a good possibility that the boat was bought at an auction, possibly a repo, with that being the case, if I were serious about this purchase I would spend the extra time and money and take it to a good mechanic and pay him to look it over. Good luck.

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                  • RobbieMWD
                    • Dec 2009
                    • 40


                    #10
                    RE: Advise on boat purchase

                    My dealer knew this particular boat. He said the transmission was shot and the owner didn't want to put anymore money in it. He said they guy let it go back. He also said it wasn't very well kept. Thanks for all the input. I'm back to looking for another.

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                    • mhaaland
                      • Jul 2007
                      • 217

                      • Des Moines, IA

                      • 98' Air Nautique
                      #11
                      RE: Advise on boat purchase

                      thats to bad, it looks like a nice ride!
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