How recent was the sale? How recent was the repair? If it's really close, then he might help you out. If you've had the boat for a while, then suck it up. Either way, the boat was still a private party sale and was in a as-is condition, so the seller really has no obligation to you.

Let it go, bring it up and have him buy you dinner. To much time has passed.

Shane, lets not forget that you have run that boat in pretty snotty water at relatively high speeds and everything has been fine for 4 years. So, just get it fixed so I can drive it around and pound on it for you!!! :D

Shane, only because you specifically asked" was the boat ever repaired" , would I even bring up the question to the previous owner. I would simply ask him what he thinks the fair thing would be since he did tell you it had never been repaired. If it's $2000.00 to fix it ask him what you should do?? He may just be a stand up guy and offer you half.Otto

S U R V E Y!

it sucks but i'd have to go with slingshot, water under the bridge.

I had cavier one time is that like caviot emptur, or caviat empture I even drove in a chevy one time

The advice that D-hlaw gave is on the money.

My advice would be to suck it up and chalk it up to one of life`s experiences. It`s been several years and it sounds as if you`ve gotten plenty of hard use from the boat. We don`t need any more lawsuits in this world either!

What made the repair break? Was it fixed with bondo or something?