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chris.vangg
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Joined: Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:44 pm
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 Buying used rigs Its my first time buying a duck rig and was wondering what i should look for when buying used.
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cheniermudder
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Mon Apr 06, 2015 8:30 am
Posts: 434
Location: SW Louisiana - Sabine River
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Re: Buying used rigs Make damn sure you take it for a test ride before committing to purchase. If it's a solid rig, the owner will be happy to show it off. If possible, take it thru it's paces in all aspects, deep, shallow, grassy. If not...at least in deep water.
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Hernaja1
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:29 am
Posts: 2465
Location: Sulphur , La
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Re: Buying used rigs Do your research !!! learn about what your buying
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msm8281
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Joined: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:50 pm
Posts: 9673
Location: New Iberia, La.
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Re: Buying used rigs Put a little weight in it to make sure it will get up with your planned load. Check and measure prop. Try to make sure it has original tachometer and with original hrs. Check for play at the prop. Change grease on the spot to see if any water comes out LU.
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chris.vangg
MMT Member
Joined: Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:44 pm
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Re: Buying used rigs
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msm8281
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Joined: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:50 pm
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Location: New Iberia, La.
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Re: Buying used rigs Well then you gotta take their word for it and hope you're not dealing with a crook. Dishonest people have been known to change out tachs as they do go bad. The new tach hrs start at 0 on new one's.
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duckhunter888
MMT F.E.
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:44 pm
Posts: 828
Location: North Texas
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Re: Buying used rigs Polish your craft at reading character and integrity of the person who is selling. Look at the condition, hours and what conditions was it used in. Most of all try to affirm you are dealing with someone who is trust worthy and shooting straight. As others have said go run it.
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TooTall
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Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:37 pm
Posts: 411
Location: Pineville, La
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Re: Buying used rigs Make sure you look at other things they own other than the boat.. If their truck is beat to hell and their house is run down and nasty looking walk off. The way people treat things and the way they live goes hand in hand.
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Terraboat
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Joined: Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:46 am
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Location: Northwest Louisiana
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Re: Buying used rigs
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