Six-question check
How is the hull?
Does the engine run?
How old is the boat?
Can you sign the title?
Is there a trailer?
Has it sunk or had major damage?
Answer the questions above
Your result appears here as you answer.
What matters most
- A hull without major cracks, soft spots, or rot
- An engine that runs, or a clear reason why it does not
- A title or registration you can sign
- A location a transporter can reach
- For small boats, a trailer usually helps
What matters less than people think
- Age alone
- Faded gelcoat and tired upholstery
- Old sails or canvas
- A dead battery or old fuel
Signs your boat is a good fit
- It floated and ran within the last few years
- The hull has no major cracks or soft spots
- You can sign a title or registration
- It is on a trailer or at a reachable marina
Signs it may not be
- It has sunk and sat
- The transom or stringers are badly rotted
- It is a small, older boat without a trailer or motor
- Major parts have been removed
What to send us
Two or three photos, the year, make, and length, and a sentence about the engine usually let us give you an honest answer on the first call.
Questions
The check says "worth a call." What does that mean?
Your boat may be a fit, but it depends on details. A short call or a few photos usually settles it.
Is this a guarantee?
No. It is a rough guide. Every boat gets a real review.
What if my boat is not a fit?
We will say so and, where we can, suggest what to do instead.
Do you take boats just for parts?
Generally no. We accept boats with resale value as boats.
What if the check says hard fit but I disagree?
Call us. The check is a rough guide; a real review is better.