[pmcg]

First time boat buyer. Looking at a 1986 27ft montego......thoughts? suggestions?

[NYCAP123]

Welcome.
1) When was the gas tank replaced?
2) I believe that's a single with a lot of windage. (hard to dock).
3) Slow boat.
4) Sea trial on a windy day.
5) Are you sure you want to get involved in a 22 year old boat as a 1st?

[pmcg]

Originally Posted by NYCAP123

Welcome.
1) When was the gas tank replaced?
2) I believe that's a single with a lot of windage. (hard to dock).
3) Slow boat.
4) Sea trial on a windy day.
5) Are you sure you want to get involved in a 22 year old boat as a 1st?

1) looks brand new. 120 gallon
2) 2 merc cruisers
3) thats ok
4)not yet
5)I understand, its needs some TLC, minor stuff

[RamSport47]

Originally Posted by pmcg

1) looks brand new. 120 gallon
2) 2 merc cruisers
3) thats ok
4)not yet
5)I understand, its needs some TLC, minor stuff

1) Mine's 20 years old and still fine
2) The base weere T Merc 180's...mine cruises at 25 mph @ 10GPH
3) See #2
4) Tab it correctly and it'll ride just fine
5) I enjoy making my boat look better than most new ones :-)

[pmcg]

Originally Posted by RamSport47

1) Mine's 20 years old and still fine
2) The base weere T Merc 180's...mine cruises at 25 mph @ 10GPH
3) See #2
4) Tab it correctly and it'll ride just fine
5) I enjoy making my boat look better than most new ones :-)

I would love to see some pictures of your boat, and what you have done to it>