What problem areas to look for in a 1978 Wellcraft 25' Nova

[phughes69]

My parents are interested in a 1978 25' Nova with T-260 Hp sbc. Boot looks good in pictures, and in talking to ther guy, the previous owner and him took care if it. What problem area should I check into on this type of boat. It does not have hourmeters on it, so I can not check the hours, ( but most average guys say the hour meters are broken)

[TEAMBAJA]

30 year old boat............Id check the tip of the bow to the stern.

[johnny g]

Check to see if it still floats

[phughes69]

Originally Posted by johnny g

Check to see if it still floats

johnny g Well if it did not float I would not be looking at it, has anybody had one of these types of boats and what kind of information can you provide about your experiences about it?

[wantsa311]

Is it the yellow one that just showed up at Beacon Cove last week? Not a whole lot of them around anymore.

[fstboater]

Look for cracks in the gel rotten transom and stringers wood rot in the seats and cracked exhaust manifold logs. I had one of those 15 or 20 years ago if I remember it ran 55 to 60 and they ride pretty good I would be amazed if the stringers and transom are not full of water and rot. Just look it over real good for loose mounts ect.

[Mirage 36]

I used to own an 83. They are not top of the line boats by a long shot. Like post mentioned above check for rot in stringers and transom.

[wantsa311]

I also had an '83. It was racked stored and rock solid. I sold it to a guy not far from my house and he still has it. I thought it was a good boat.

Check this out. It's the link to my web page from when I sold it. I guess it's time to update it.

http://hometown.aol.com/rmacmurt/

[phragle]

I have a 77... had to do the transom and stringers but the price was right. nice riding boat, also check the bellows, and shift cables...oh and the engine tub