(re) Thinking about buying a 1973 Seafari.

[Seaman]

Thank you everyone.
I am thrilled by level of enthusiasm you all have for these boats. I have yet to inspect the boat, due to the owner being out of town until thursday. Your comments have me chomping at the bit.

I am located about as far from where the boat was built, without leaving the U.S.A.(not including Alaska or Hawaii)
I'm up in Bellingham Wa, which is on the coast and not far from the Canadian border.

So more opinions on the Force out board would be appreciated. If it starts easy, runs great, and the compression checks out, is it still a P.O.S.?

Overall the boat looks great(from a distance). The lower half is a dark blue with a white stripe on the bottom(IIRC), and the top is bright white. (Please bear with my non-seaman like terminology). Owner claims all is in perfect working order, other than one windshield wiper is not functioning.

So down to the "brass tax". I think he is asking a bit over 5k. If everything checks out good, is this a good deal? Should I(like Briguy suggests) look at I as though I am Buying the boat without an outboard. I have started looking for a newer used 140ish HP(maybe Suzuki) with little success.

Lets just assume all is good including motor. What is fair market value(as if there is more than one of these in my town)? What is a good/screaming deal?

Same question, no motor?

I appreciate every ones input, (newbie)Seaman