Used boat inspection

[Twosix]

In the market for a used aluminium boat, what areas need special attention when checking it over?

[wizza]

hi two six flexing of bottom when running thru chop leads to cracks so check that in atest run with bare feet if you are talking about a smallish boat.with bigger boats can often get electrolysis from amateur wiring of extras.cheers wizza

[Day's Fishin]

Look for pitting usually means that the boat has been used in salt water and not washed down after use. The aluminium is just about impossible to weld if this happens as it blows apart. Fill the boat with water and check that there is no leaks. If the boat is on a trailer check where the rollers sit as this is where the boat cops a bashin on the road and tends to weak the alloy. They should be on skids not rollers so as to give an over all support.

Regards Jeff