Help me decide which used AR195 to buy

[kaage]

Looking at gently used AR195's. These are the ones I've narrowed it down to:

1. 2021 with 147 hours - $31,000. Color: Blue/White. Features: New trailer, thrust vector, SeaDek throughout, 2nd owner, used mainly in saltwater-says he flushed every time. 1 small cushion tear.

2. 2023 with 108 hours - $32,000. Color: Black/Blue. Features: Seller says like new, selling because moving. Stored in garage. Thrust vector, Upgraded speakers, wetsounds head unit, 2nd owner, always flushed with salt away after in saltwater, which was only a few times.

3. 2019 with 91 hours - $29,000. Color: Grey/White. Features: Seller says like new, Thrust Vector/lateral thruster, Seadek on front bow, new trailer tires, Freshwater only, stored on covered lift

 

[tdonoughue]

You don't have your location on your profile or mention whether you intend to boat in salt water. That will make a difference.

Of course, you need to see and test drive anything you intend to buy. If you are not mechanically inclined and/or have not a lot of boating experience, consider a surveyor or mechanic to go with you to find more issues (note: not to find out if there are issues... there are likely issues--they may be minor, but there are very likely issues). Ask about full maintenance routine (oil changes, plugs, etc.) as well as any other major repairs (engines replaced, hit stumps, etc.).

Consider that everyone selling a boat that has been in salt will tell you they flushed every time. Some have. Some did it properly, too A good number did not or did not use Salt Away. Nothing to do about that if you are buying a used boat. But go in eyes open.

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

Do any of the boats have galvanized trailers? If prices and condition are basically the same, I’d be interested in the newer boat.