[reelapeelin]

Unless the owner finds a complete FOOL, he'll have to deal with some body on that motor...if the hull is that good, go after it based on a rebuild or repower(my preference)...find out what a rebuilt powerhead and labor to install(whether or not you do it yourself) are worth and deduct from asking price; then a little more for your trouble, and make an offer...if the broker has any scrupples(I know, they're hard to find these days) he'll be obligated to take it to the owner...I'd love to find a late model that needs repowering(hang a big Zuki or Honda on that bad boy)...that'd be perfect boat to me...alas, facing two collge tuitions, better be happy w/what I got ;D