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