Getting ready to make this purchase, coming from a '99 Skeeter with a Yamaha. Not familiar with Bass Cat or Mercury really, so looking for a little input on what to look for on this rig. Boat is in decent shape, but has been fished a lot - hull has some scratches on it from being beached on gravel/rock banks. It's not bad, all cosmetic and doesn't bother me at all. Motor is a 200 Merc Pro XS and has 560 hours, was regularly serviced at a Bass Cat shop most of its life. Boat runs and rides amazing and is very smooth. Interior is okay, mostly just needs to be cleaned up, carpet is good other than one spot and seats are fine. Trailer is in good shape other than some minor damage to one of the fiberglass fenders, tires are good. The top cap is in great shape and it has been covered or garaged it's whole life. Trim switches on the bow are broken, ones on the console and motor work fine. Some of the decals are peeling off, but both consoles are good as are the windshields. Almost everything works as it should - livewells, bilge pump, lights all gauges except speedo, has the Merc Smartcraft gauges. Currently has a 36v Minn Kota Fortex 112.
It will need to be gone through and cleaned up and I'm having the motor checked out by a local shop. Also needs a few updates like new electronics, a hot foot, batteries etc.
So anything in particular I should be looking for on this rig? Any issues with the transom or hull?
Thanks in advance for any input!
Rob