Pretty intense, I wish I could hire this guy before I buy my boat

Straight to the point. Finally a good boat video on KZfaq. Thank you for respecting my time.

Beautiful vid for beginners. Very prof. And to the point. I own a 208 stingray which benefited greatly from nautica trim tabs because of porpoising. Only 150. Tell your buddy. You do a great job. Thx

I looked up for the keywords "how to buy a boat" and this video showed up on the top. Nice video. Thanks

Truly a good hit list for buying a used boat! I’m using this as a good refresher for my purchase coming up. I also went and checked out your “nightmare” video for some more really helpful tips. Hate to see it happen, but hopefully you save some wallets by sharing. Cheers!

I'm on the market for my first boat. This video was SUPER helpful. Thank you Chris!

Chris, what a phenomenal video you put together. Got straight to the pain points. I’m about to purchase a boat with a mercruiser engine and this video was what I needed. Thanks

This was perfect thanks. BOATT very helpful and straightforward.

Chris has the best video on here for a used boat! Thank you Chris, John from Alabama

In the process of purchasing our first boat and your video was very helpful. Picking the right kind of boat has been a challenge.

Love this video! I"m going to look at a boat in a few days and find this really helpful. Cheers bro!

Awesome video.. We’re selling our boat and it’s given me somewhat of a “blueprint” of different items I want to go over with potential buyers as well as what questions I need to be ready to answer.. Thank You!!!

Great video! New boaters(like me) can quickly make a mistake and buy a boat that needs a lot of repairs. I bought I a boat 7 years ago and my engine failed the first season. Also the hull was in really bad shape. It's really important that you check everything and ask the seller a lot of questions. Especially what was he doing to maintain the engine and the hull(antifouling). When I look back I'm glad that I bought a crappy boat because now I know a lot about engines and fiberglass

EXCELLENT..wish I would have seen this prior to my 1st used boat purchase!

Good video and I appreciate you going quick so it didn't take up too much of my time, thank you!

Nice work Chris and thanks. Add the word Seller near the end of the video, lol. Thanks again for sharing with us!

I just boat my second boat after the nightmare my first boat purchase was. And I'm watching this video saying WOW, I actually did all of this before even seeing this video! I leaned I guess! but thank you for this video! It's great confirmation and right to the point!!

Great review! One YT boating mechanic said that if you're buying a used outboard just go ahead and replace the water impeller and lower unit oil immediately so you KNOW water's circulating properly and your gears are being lubricated properly. Another mechanic recommended that if you purchase an old VRO-type (Variable Ratio Oil injection) Johnson outboard that you should replace the combination fuel & oil pump immediately as well since they've been an issue; Other mechanics say to remove the VRO system altogether and replace it with a new fuel-only pump, remembering of course that you would then need to mix oil into your fuel. I think if you do some diligent research on the used boat you like you'll discover boat forums and gain lots of insight.

Chris you rock great video I’m a used boat buyer and man I’ve seen a few boat’s before seeing this video. Brotha I have learned a lot thank you. Please keep doing what you do. I’m a new subscriber 😊

Great video, I tell people if your buying a used boat expect to put $$$ into it. Theres so much junk out there people and even dealers are trying to sell its unbelievable

This was helpful thanks. I knew a majority of this but I liked how you explained (detailed) what you are looking for and why. Thanks!

Thanks for making these videos. Great advice.

Lots of great tips. Some of those things I did not even think of, Trying to find a boat currently. Thanks

Awesome video my friend, thanks and cheers from Acapulco Mexico.

Solid video. I am looking at buying a used boat, this was very helpful. That is a nice looking boat in your video.

Thanks Jefe. Great information

This is a great video. I’m saving and planning to buy my first quality bowrider over the winter and this is super helpful

Beautiful video Chris great information

Nice boat and thank you for the valuable info..I just got one from my boss ..I look forward to getting it back in the water..🤙

Great stuff mate - good tips

Great video mate! Love the passion too👍 thanks for your information

Great video mate!

Make sure you do another video!!! Thank Chris!!!

Thank you for this great information.

Thanks for your expertise love the video

Great video! Buying a boat today and was great to watch before I did buy

Very good and detailed video. Thank you. Very helpful.

Great video. Lot of advice I took and asked the seller.

I wish I had watched a video with all this information two years ago before I made my first mistake. I'm in the market for a second go-around but with more knowledge. Thanks for taking the time Chris.

Chris excellent video for somebody like me who knows basically nothing about boats. I would like to get a small family boat to cruise around in and fish. I like the video because it was short and to the point on key things I can visually inspect. I'll take someone else's recommendation and bring a boat person from a shop to inspect things further. Living in CA is not really practical for them to tow boat to a lake to test before buying. Just gonna have to do a street inspection like you did. Thanks.

This was extremely informative thank you for posting

Great tips Chris!!

Lot of good info especially for a first time buyer. Little stuff can help you negotiate a better price like when a radio or speaker does not work. When it comes to big boats or even smaller ones sometimes I highly recommend having a boat surveyor involved. Happy Boating!

Great video very informative!

Good info, fed from experience and passion 💪

Great video, Chris. All good points...

Great vid bud. Looking at one this morning and im taking notes. First time buyer here.

Thanks for the advice!

Thanks man , that’s a good advice.

Great video and very informative.

Thank you for the great information

Great video! I was looking to buy a used 24’ bayliner 180…1997 from Craigslist but after seeing this video, I think I’ll wait and learn more about boats, subscribed

Good video man, thank you for the advice 🙏

I'm in Gulf Shores and I caught the bug. This was a great informative video.

Awesome video Chris Thank you.....

Excellent video. Thank you

Thank you for this excellent video, I bought one and paid $4000, tomorrow I will check all those details that you recommended, hopefully it will not be too late.

Great info! Thank you

Great video!! Thank you

Great job Chris on giving good points on second hand vessel purchases. Always remember if there’s doubt, walk away. I’m into Center consoles myself. Preferred brands are sea hunt, Grady - White, Blackfin, yellow fin, and Boston whaler. While Chaparral Monterrey and carver are also solid choices for family boats and a good entry level boat is Mako, if roaming shallow waters nothing simply beats a Hewes or Carolina skiff, in my small boat options, “what I mean by solid, starts with Build. Outstanding construction, stringer set up, how thick and well fiber glass is layered, thickness of gelcoat. Us fighting organized do they use quality stainless steel cleats or lesser quality. Remember tying up lesser quality cleats tend to give eith age stainless do not when maintained. Look how boat is wired, if it’s a disorganized mess? Construction is likely similar, what you cannot see is similar to wiring, keep that in mind. Some great manufacturers take short cuts too! Always get a marine survey prior to making a purchase. They generally charge by the foot. Will test propulsion systems, hull and deck integrity. will give your vessel a complete physical. Side note: They will save you a lot of coin in long term, particularly when purchasing more expensive options Remember as previously stated “if there’s doubt walk away.” Hope this helps and you gave great pointers my view is on both fresh and saltwater boats living in both Minnesota and Naples Fl during different times of year.

Great Video, I've corrected a few mistakes made by the previous owner's MARINE ENGINEER!!! (& how much did that cost the previous owner £$£$£$) Jeez, tubes like this are gold. Cheers to you Chris Boats, have a good 'un.

Awesome tips planning on buying my first used boat

Thanks for putting together a tutorial for the newbies. Most material was on point except your pricing guidance. You are leading folks to believe they can get a pristine 26ft boat for $10k. They run around wasting everyone's time looking. Of course a 16ft aluminum boat can be had for that pricing. Some relative size, class and performance criteria vs pricing would be very helpful for the types that would tune into your channel. A well designed and manufactured new open bow 19ft boat with just a few options is well over $50k. Boats, like cars loose value quite fast off the lot but level off after 5 years if kept in factory new condition. Bargain hunters looking for a boat that was $50k new for $10k are going to spend their whole summer looking for a boat and will never get on the water if they are looking for a perfect boat. There is always someone who gets so sick of something sitting in the driveway they almost give it away to get rid of it, but that is the exception, not the rule.

Thank you, very helpful👍🏻

Awesome video, I am taking notes. Getting ready to spend $8K on a boat don't want to walk into a bunch of problems thank you for posting this. So many of these "what boat to buy" videos are for Salt Water nice to see something from the Upper Midwest.

Good video. I'm trying to learn as much as possible before I buy. Newberg. Very informative video. Thank you!

Thanks man. Great help and no bs.

Thanks 👍 Going boating in Clear Lake, IA. See you are in MN

Great video. Thanks!

Great Stuff! Thank you!!

Great video-thank you!

I'm thankful I came across your video. Currently looking at a Terry Bass tri hull/70hp Johnson. Your tips will definitely be a help. Keep up the good work.

Excellent video. Thanks

great advice thanks!

Great video.. you forgot 1 of the main issues. Motor oil and filter but overall awesome knowledge bro 👍🏼

GREAT VIDEO!! THANK YOU!

Great informative video

I really appreciate this video , learned alot ...Ive never had a boat, but im looking at getting one...Thanks Brother, i hit the subscribe button to see more..

Very informative. Thanks

The best thing you can do is hire a surveyor and do a sea/lake trial and a land trial.

Good info! Thank you :)

Thanks for the information.

you are a phenomenal spokesman for your information. I like you

Now I’m a boat expert I will know what to look for. Thanks!

Outstanding video.

Great video thanks

I'm about to bust out another two Gs myself.good video very informative

Very informative vid. Thanks.

Beauty video man thanks

Thanks… from Slovenia.

Cool editing. Loved cutting to you talking on the laptop. Very smooth

Jesus man! I wish wish WISH I’d seen this video before buying my first boat this past summer. The old folks (“friendly older couple” 😡) AND their shady mechanic friend, screwed us over royally. Folks, buy with knowledge. If you don’t know (like I didn’t), bring a knowledgeable friend/mechanic. “I know from which I speak”! Tanks for the vid. 👍🏼🇨🇦 (Sorry you sold your 3L Merc. I needed those videos 😁).

Good video for anyone looking to buy a boat.

Great Video.. very informative

WOW awesome video very informative i feel better about trying to buy my first boat

Awesome info. Im looking into buying a 9-12 persons boat as I live 5 mins from a lake and this info will work out great 👍 im looking to spend 10-20k max and Im hoping to find smth good

You're awesome dude. Seriously

Love this guy!

Thank you for the information sir.

Great video!