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Looking at a 1998 240 coastal

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Looking at a 1998 240 coastal

Postby wellcraftfoos » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:25 pm

Hi,

Looking to pick up a 99' 240 coastal. Looks in good shape with twins. Are these boats prone to anything funky that I should check out extra well? I have a buddy who has a slightly older one and he loves how it rides. Last boat was a 25' aquasport that road a little to light for my liking. This seems like a heavier hull.

Thanks,
Bill
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A1251
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Re: Looking at a 1999 240 coastal

Postby A1251 » Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:39 am

Check transom and stringers for moisture/rot.
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Re: Looking at a 1999 240 coastal

Postby wellcraftfoos » Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:49 pm

Short of getting a surveyor, is there a way I can do this myself? I'm not trying to be a tight wad, but this is located inland and I don't think there will be a bonafied surveyor that close.
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Re: Looking at a 1999 240 coastal

Postby wellcraftfoos » Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:01 pm

Also, any idea how these models are constructed?
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Re: Looking at a 1998 240 coastal

Postby boardman74 » Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:57 pm

You can do a tap test to test stringers and transom and other places for delam. If your not sure how you can U tube it, pretty easy.

Your going to need to be more specific with the construction question. What specifically are you asking? Smart mouth answer is that they are made of fiberglass. Wellcraft is not a top of the line boat and as such your not going to find a hand laid boat. There is a ton of wood in my Portofino and that is their top of the line boat. Wood Everywhere. Stringers, floor, transom, hull sides, seat bases and backs, deck is wood cored.
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