dlh711 wrote: When purchasing a used boat/motor it is important to consider not only the sales price, but also how much additional you will have to spend to get it like you want it. Changing or repairing things like electronics, trolling motor, batteries, charger, prop, tires, wheel bearings, brakes, cover, seats, carpeting, etc, can easily run into the thousands of dollars; not to mention down time that could better be spent on the lake. A good rule of thumb is to make your best estimate of how much you think you will spend after the purchase and then double it. There are always unexpected expenses in even the best kept rigs. It sounds like the boat you are considering is in great shape; just be objective and realistic in evaluating what you are going to want to do it after you get it. That is true. Some of this is cosmetic and some are essential. The Eyra that I bought I upgraded the batteries to Optimas, Minn Kota on board charger, Minn Kota Maxxum 80 trolling motor and new style custom made 07 seats by BassCat, swing away tongue (retro fit), hydraulic jackplate, Tempest plus prop, plus extra things BCB went out of the way to help me with. Did I need to do this? No, just the batteries and charger and trailer tongue. But if you keep a level head, knowing what you actually need and know that you may never recover what you invest, you can still do quite well with a boat of this age. This is the boat I wanted and achieved almost all of my goals for this boat, except getting to 72+ mph by gps……..still working on that.96 Eyra/12 Mercury 175 Pro XS with 2015 single axle trailer2017 Victory Gunner
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