The Good/Bad/Ugly - Any Insight Appreciated

[USMCsilver]

As long as a fella doesn't buy this tonight, then it is pretty much as good as mine. I tried to persuade the seller with a picture of cash, but he said he'd still honor his prior engagement with the other fella he spoke to.



It's a '99 and 14' long. He stated the only problems are an intermittent aerator (bad ground probably) and new stereo speakers that won't put out sound.

Has a new battery and fish finder.

I had a 175 Sportfish for years and had no problems. I just don't know anything about the little Scouts.

[USMCsilver]

Another:

[ducribb]

Awesome little boats! I had a 15ft Scout sportfish and it was a great riding boat. Never had the first problem with it. It's the only boat I wish I never sold.

[USMCsilver]

Ugh. 5 hour drive in the morning...

[mctruluck09]

Good - Love that boat, the older 14-16ft scouts were well made. My dad used to be a scout dealer and I caught a bunch of fish in that boat.

Bad - Not gonna lie I would be a little skeptical about that Johnson, plus very tough to find parts for those OMC products.

[USMCsilver]

Bad - Not gonna lie I would be a little skeptical about that Johnson, plus very tough to find parts for those OMC products.

I've had a few tell me they were nearly bulletproof and parts are everywhere...?

[BigBallin]

Buddy of mine has a similar rig in 15ft I think...maybe 16....its pretty sweet, he had to go to Fla to get it. That thing will get up on top of some chop and ride nicely....fishes real easy too

[reeltight]

That will be an awesome creek boat.

[USMCsilver]

I'm anxious to see what Traffic Jams will do for a stereo in it.

[BigBallin]

I have never had trouble finding parts, theres a few online stores I shop for price and they usually have what Im looking for. They are pretty strong motors. I had a 40 pop but that was my fault for loaning it to my bro in law...I thought everyone knew you couldn't drive through sand bard and spend an hour on the throttle trying to get off.

[DRDUCK]

Check the Transom.

[USMCsilver]

Check the Transom.

He said it was fine. Just shake like hell and tap with the back of a screwdriver and listen for soft spot sounds?

[b35w]

He said it was fine. Just shake like hell and tap with the back of a screwdriver and listen for soft spot sounds?

Tilt it all the way up then pull up and make sure it is solid.

[Phone Man]

i'd love to have it with a 50 Yamaha on it

[b35w]

I got dibs when you sell it

[USMCsilver]

I got dibs when you sell it

LOL, for some reason, I think this one will last a while and get used often.

Odd...I didn't know these little things had a 6'6" beam. Should be pretty damned stable.

[b35w]

LOL, for some reason, I think this one will last a while and get used often.

Odd...I didn't know these little things had a 6'6" beam. Should be pretty damned stable.

Still I got dibs...ha

[SOUTHERN WOODS]

Gonna need another boat shed

[Rubberhead*]

Opinion: The motor's ugly. The boat is beautiful. Trailers are a necessary evil.

[USMCsilver]

Opinion: The motor's ugly. The boat is beautiful. Trailers are a necessary evil.

Yea, not a real fan of the motor, either. However, the boat sounds to be well cared for. 1:10 away...