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Originally Posted by meaux fishing
you should be able to get a used 18-19ft fiberglass bay boat for that money easily. Just keep your eye out for the right deal, always get the motor checked out, and bring a friend with you that is familiar with boats and will be a voice of reason. Take it for a test ride and check all the electronics, bilge pump, and livewells
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This is good advice, but you should also be mindful to inspect carefully for possible flaws in the fiberglass. Do discolorations suggest surface (cosmetic) issues or possible structural problems? Apply a little pressure and observe if there is more "give" along the discoloration. Tap around the fiberglass and listen for changes in sound. Hidden defects in fiberglass hulls can be hard to detect, and it is possible that repair work has emphasized the appearance rather than the structural integrity. The real value of a fiberglass hull depends on how well it has been taken care off, and you are forced to judge by what you see.