[bigshrimpin]

I'm probably repeating myself here . . . but

I think your best negotiating stance will come from presenting the broker with all the information (quotes, blown motor, etc. ) and letting him come up with a number.

v21 in "superclean" condition boat, motor, trailer = $9800

we now know that the engine is blown and needs to be rebuilt.
(present him with the quotes for a rebuild from iboats)

given all this information . . . . ask the broker what he thinks is a fair price for the rebuild.

This way your negotiating for the value of the boat based on the price of a rebuild - which is something you can get quotes for . . .

Keep in mind that the rebuild prices on iboats don't include labor.

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also if you do buy this boat . . . . you might consider a new 150 yamaha 2 stroke from eds for $6200 . . . . b/c you have all the controls, gauges and rigging, prop.