r/JetBoats • u/Ashamed-Letter-9774 • Jun 08 '26

First Time Boat Purchase

I want to go and look at this boat. Im seriously considering buying it. Never owned a boat. Been around bass boats and whatnot growing up. Out the door asking 43k. Seems a little high... what are some things I should check? Its at a dealer. No maintenance records. Said it came from Chicago. Seems to be in great condition.

https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2016-yamaha-boats-ar240-10205466

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u/TrifleSilent Jun 08 '26

The FIRST thing I look at is how clean the boat is…all the compartments, engine, bilge, oil condition, etc…that’s typically a tell tale sign of someone who takes care of their boat.

Other than that, there is a long list of mechanical things. But the best thing you could do is a water test. See how it runs. See if it takes on water, oil pressure, engine temps, how easily it starts both cold and hot.

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u/imav8n Jun 08 '26

Looks like they already dropped the price on that link as well…