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| Author: | vermontlakeboater [ Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Considering Horizon 170 Fish & Ski - Advice? |
Hi - New to this forum. We are considering purchasing a 2001 Horizon 170 Fish & Ski from our local boat dealer for use on a lake. Dealer is asking $7800. We are going to take it on a test ride later this week. Looking for advice about what to look for to assess the boat's condition and also whether this is a fair price. 17' Fourwinns 170 Horizon Fish & ski (2001)**70 ------ With a 2001 Johnson 115HP Ocean pro motor and trailer. Includes convertable pedastal seats and a 44# bow mount quick release electric motor. Also includes mooring snap-on covers. We took a quick look at it over the weekend and our impression was that it is clean and was well cared for. Have owned a Four Winns in the past, so know the quality. Just want to make sure we ask the right questions, check out what we should, etc. Thanks! |
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| Author: | LouC [ Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Considering Horizon 170 Fish & Ski - Advice? |
I can't say on the price but I'm sure freshwater boats hold their value better than similar boats here in salt water. The first thing I always would check is the hull for damage, the deck for soft spots (look especially around the ski locker opening, see if you can make it flex by standing around the edges) also check the seat mounts for loose screws (try tightening them if they strip out the wood core under the 'glass could be rotted) If they are pedestal seats try flexing the seats to see if the mounts are pulling up. I'd also look all round the transom to see if there are any cracks in the 'glass, if the mounting bolts for the engine are sunken in (that and cracks are signs of a possible rotted transom). You can also have some one try to pull up and down on the lower unit of the OB and see if the transom flexes. If the hull/deck/transom are OK then check out the engine, does it start well, run well and is the oil injection hooked up and working? Water pump put out a good tell tale stream? Lower unit shift well with no grinding or sticking in gear? Make sure you really check it for rot, people are mis-informed about what really causes rot in wood cored boats. It is NOT salt water, salt water corrodes steel, iron and aluminum but it preserves wood. It is FRESH water that rots wood. |
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| Author: | vermontlakeboater [ Sat Jun 22, 2013 6:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Considering Horizon 170 Fish & Ski - Advice? |
Picked up our boat last night and it's a beauty. We got more than we expected as the dealer replaced the prop and the former owner had a full set of covers, including a bimini. Checked all you mentioned and this is a sound boat. Looking forward to many happy times on the lake! Thanks for your advice. |
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| Author: | EvilZ [ Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Considering Horizon 170 Fish & Ski - Advice? |
Congratulations on your new boat! There aren't too many Outboards on here - looking forward to pictures!! |
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| Author: | It's About Time [ Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Considering Horizon 170 Fish & Ski - Advice? |
Congrats on your new boat! I am sure you will enjoy it! Are you on Lake Champlain? I am up in Plattsburgh and there is a decent amount of debris out there so be careful. Hopefully this rain will stop soon... Enjoy!! |
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