Buying a Jon Boat with a patched hull

[Bwag]

Going to look at a boat Saturday, it's a G3 tunnel hull 1860. The owner has disclosed the boat was in an accident shortly after he bought it. It has a patch welded approximately 1'x4' along the rear port side. The patch/weld is warranted for life according to the owner who had it done at a local shop. The owner has discounted the boat appropriately and is taking me out on the boat Saturday.

Any reason not to consider the boat? The weld/patch looks good as does the rest of the boat and he says it hasn't leaked since he had it repaired.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

It should be OK......as long as the price is good.

[Mr T]

one nice thing about aluminum is the fact you can repair it. As long as the work is done well, its a non-issue.

Besides- chicks dig scars.

[SteveD53]

Might want to check with the shop first before buying to see if the warranty is transferable. Or does it end when he sells the boat?