Kid almost found his new boat any advice?

[Ethyn]

i have found a 14'' fibre glass half cabin used boat, apreance/paint interior looks superb and is up to scratch. it has 'navman' 'fishfinder' which are a great add on. everything looks pretty much up to scratch even has a bonus 3 rods lol which is no real biggy. however the 50hp engine seems to have a problem and a boat with no engine well whats the point heres what the sales add said :


Comes with a Mercury 50 HP ENGINE (HYDROFOIL incl.) but please note: it has a fault, it won't start properly - needs to be fixed (nothing big I think) - as PUMP is OK, GearBOX is OK so might be only electric problem (?).


its a bit vague but would any of you guys have a rough idea what the problem be and how much it would cost to fix or is it a simple job like replacing the spark plug on your lawnmower thanks for your help guys

[TomMc]

it might b good if u got it checked out by someone who knows there stuff befor eyou buy
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Tom

[Ethyn]

yeah i had that inmind. but its not like a mechanic theres one around every corner. who do u actually go to i noe theres a boat sales yard local but would they be in the knowhow of the motors like the mechanicly side of it or do they just sell it. i inteed to contact my local tackle shops see if they can get me in contact with anyone but would u know anyone personaly or by buisness? and to get an engine looked at is gonna cost would u noe the cost's involved. sorry for all the questions but i want to get a good boat really really cheap :icon_smile_big: atm im only making 5 bucks a week lol

[TomMc]

first of all how old r ya? 2nd of all wat area? and lastly how much is it?
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Tom

[Ethyn]

o sorry mate wasnt trying to be rude or nothing.... well im 15 live in campbelltown area ( yeah i know bit of a derow place ) its only 1,500

[TomMc]

well howdy im 14 good to see another teen on da site, as for the boat hav u thought bout maybe getting a 12ft tinnie with mor egear on it for around the same price and maybe without and engine fault?
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Tom

[Ethyn]

nah well first of all wouldnt be alowed to spend simmilar price on something smaller and considering if all the engine needs is a service wouldnt that be a better buy. IF thats all it needed a overall service (however much that would cost)