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What to look out for on new purchase (2016) PA14
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Author:  quadradomus [ Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:47 am ]
Post subject:  What to look out for on new purchase (2016) PA14
I am going tomorrow to view and possibly purchase a 2016 , PA14.
The Yak comes with a 180 Drive, used just once. It has a TON of add-ons, Lowrence elite 5 ti, and way more than I can mention. Includes a quality trailer.
The guy is 2nd owner, and barely used it. He seems very legit etc.
A little odd is that he will not let me test run it on the lake. Says he can’t take a chance in damaging anything.
While I think it is a little odd to spend more than a few grand on a kayak I can’t put in the water,

My question; What things should I look carefully at when buying a used PA14? (This one I understand to be hardly used)

Thanks!
Author:  dyeagy [ Tue Jul 03, 2018 12:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What to look out for on new purchase (2016) PA14
My 2 cents

Check the condition of the hull, the mirage fins, the skeg and the rudder. Look for bent rods on the mirage fins. Look for cracks in the hull around the mirage drive port. Check to see how easily the mirage drive locks in. Check to see that the mirage drive receivers are tight and look for debris inside the receivers.

Check the hull for deformation. If you see a lot of hull deformation, it tells you the boat wasn't stored in the recommended way.

All of these things (except cracks in the hull) can just be a function of lots of use and don't necessarily mean it's a bad buy but should influence what a good deal on price is. If you see a lot of deep gouges in the hull, lots of gouges or tears in the mirage drive fins (or skeg/rudder) you'll know the boat was not hardly used.

Good luck
Author:  quadradomus [ Tue Jul 03, 2018 10:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What to look out for on new purchase (2016) PA14
Thank you for your .02, DYEAGY,
You gave me some things I didn’t realize. I looked up a YouTube on bent rods, etc.

If all goes well I’ll be posting pics of my new ride, tomorrow. (-;
Author:  Pescatoral Pursuit [ Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What to look out for on new purchase (2016) PA14
I guess all didn't go well? :roll:
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