First Boat Opinions / feedback request

It looks like a good first boat, and I wouldn't worry too much about the hours. You can't go too wrong for that price (and I'd probably negotiate another 5K off if you're a cash buyer). Have a mechanic go over the motors (seperate from the survey), and go in expecting to put another $10K into the motors. Maybe you will, maybe you won't. My guess is that you'll put about 100 hours per year on her. My guess is that, if the motors are good today, you may be onto your next boat before you see any real problems. The one concern is that discoloration on the gen. I expect you'll find her a fairly slow boat. So take her for a sea trial. Make sure the speed will satisfy your desires, and take some waves on the beam and quarter to see how she handles it.

Probably the main thing I'd look for is weak decks and leaking windows.

The risers need to be checked. If they are 4-5 years old they should be replaced. Engine replacement is difficult in that style boat and at 1600 hours that could be tomorrow or they could last another 4-5 years. The back stateroom also makes servicing the rudders/steering gear difficult. If you want something to spend the weekend on at the dock it should be fine. If you want to travel buy a boat with diesel power. Don't buy it without hauling it out and having it surveyed.

I agree with NYCAP.

looks like a decent first boat and from the pics it seems to have been maintained.

As far as the engines, depending on access, these are not expensive engines to work on or rebuild.

Maintenance on the risers is something to consider but not really that big of a deal. It only becomes a problem if neglected a few years and you end up sucking raw water into the engine from a rotted riser.

From the pictures it appears to have new engine hoses which is usually a sign that maintenance was performed in the ER.

It also looks to be neat, clean, and have newer helm chairs, and new carpet.
Although that can be window dressing, those are things that i look for in pic's when weeding out prospective new boats on line. If i were looking for one of these, the pics would draw me in for a second look in person depending on the price.
I know, a picture is a picture, but There is nothing jumping out at me in the pics that says "Don't buy this boat".

I do recommend a survey and ask for maintenance records.

I also agree with NYCAP on the offer.
I would check with your insure to see what they will insure the boat for.
Also if you pay too much, you will have trouble getting out of the boat if you have to dump it.

Good luck, looks like a really nice first boat.