Need boat opinions on '76 open bow

[MB1]

Looking at a '76 Peterborough open bow. 14' 50hp. I was hoping someone on here has had one or fished in one and could share some opinions. Good deal $1100 for everything.
THoughts...


Thanks

[jim summit]

That 50hp a Mercury? If so they were a smoth running 4 cyl engine, prob need a tune-up and lower unit/impeller service.

The boat might have rot in the transom or floor, check for soft spots.

[-JR-]

Thats a really good deal . most are going between $1500-2000.
I would take it to a lake and take it for a good 20 min test drive.
If he says no don't buy it.

[MB1]

good idea...

[woody1948]

Is it fibreglass? A 40 year old fg boat could very well be absorbing water. They don't last forever.

[MB1]

yeah fiberglass, what would the signs of absorbing water be?

[wildwoods]

Originally Posted by -JR-

Thats a really good deal . most are going between $1500-2000.
I would take it to a lake and take it for a good 20 min test drive.
If he says no don't buy it.

I've bought and sold boats. Too many tire kickers. I would never let someone test drive my boat.
Take someone with you if you lack experience so you know what you are looking at. Bring a set of muffs to run the engine via garden hose and bobs your uncle.
Buyer beware

[cube]

Originally Posted by MB1

Looking at a '76 Peterborough open bow. 14' 50hp. I was hoping someone on here has had one or fished in one and could share some opinions. Good deal $1100 for everything.
THoughts...


Thanks

If that is the Evinrude or Johnson 50 hp I would stay away from it. They had a tendency to crack.

like mentioned above, unless the floor and transom have been replaced they are most certainly rotten.

Hence, I would stay away

[Vacation]

I just gave a 60 hp ego rude 1983 Peterborough open bow away from. That was a deal. Rotten floor. I wouldn't bite on a 76.