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I am looking at a 1989 fiberglass tracker. I'd been looking at aluminum boats, and I decided that I could get a decently kept glass boat in the same price range.

The finish on this one is in good shape. It has the Evinrude 110hp that supposedly runs well, along with a new 67lb brute running at 24volt. It has all new seats, a newer hummingbird fishfinder, a 3bank/10amp charger, newer cd player, and all new livewell guts. The only damage I can see is two tears in the floor carpet.

I am thinking I can get this for just over 3K maybe even right at 3k.

So, what do you think? If all is well, am I getting a good boat for the price, or should I keep searching?

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Check over the transom and floor.  If those are solid move to the trailer next and really check the crossmembers.  Not sure if that trailer used tubular framing but Nitro trailers were infamous for rusting from the inside out, especially the crossmembers.

If the boat and trailer are in good shape, move to the next step of spending the money to have the engine checked out by a mechanic.

Lastly, take the thing out for a test spin if possible.  Check everything while you're on the water.

It's hard to find a good condition boat for $3k.  That could be a really good deal.

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