1987 KMV 582C 18 FT

Question
I AM PRESENTLY LOOKING AT THIS BOAT WITH A NINETY HP MARINER MOTOR OCCASIONAL FISHING ON LAKES IN CANADA.I KNOWTHAT THIS COMPAMBNY WENT BANKRUPT IF PART ARE NECESSARY ARE THEY AVAILABLE AND WOULD YOU  RECOMOMEND OR STAY AWAY I AM A NOVICE AND ANY ADVISE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

THANKS

Answer
Hello Irwin...Thank you for selecting the undersigned to reply to your question.

KMV made an excellent boat, in my personal opinion, but the cost of building a quality product that exceeded competition finally eroded profit, and the company collapsed.

I have no idea where you might obtain spare boat parts.

Was the boat being used on a regular basis? If its been sitting for quite a while, how was it stored? Best you consult a qualified & reliable marine surveyor to inspect the hull.

How many hours are on the engine? Has it been completely overhauled?

Price may dictate your decision, so keep in mind whether the cost of the package is equal to or lower than what you can obtain a much newer boat for with perhaps a few less features but more reliability.

Safe Boating
Ron