[Max_Florida]

Well, I drove out and took a look at the boat. What a mess. The interior was in okay shape at first glance... then I started feeling the cushions for moisture, sure enough they were damp. Mud-Dobbers had also made a home between the cushions. About an inch of water was standing on the floor of the cabin. The deck seemed fairly solid except for over the fuel tank where it bowed in about 4 inches when I put my weight on it. The transom... I knocked on it and pushed on it and it felt softish and just had that kind of wet hollow sound I would expect a rotted out piece of wood to have... Not to mention the wiring was a mess(screw-driver for an ignition). Also both leaf springs on the trailer were broken. I also noticed small cracks on the corners of the cap.


With my amateur eyes it appeared the boat needed to be completely tore down and rebuilt, so I passed. The guy seemed to be willing to go down on his price(I'm pretty sure I could have gotten it for $500... probably less even.) I guess if anyone's looking for a boat to completely rebuild I know where one is... haha.

I appreciate all of your guys help and input.

I do plan on doing the transom myself. I'm handy with tools and I've taught myself how to fix a lot of things in the past, so I figure I can manage.

Some folks on here said I could get an Evinrude/Merc for around $1k and I should be good to go. Is $2k more realistic for a solid engine?