Peiserma...my comment about when does a deal become a deal was simply in answer to your question. Only you can determine the point at which it happens, because only you know your capabilities and your finances. It was neither a negative or a positive answer.
If, as you say, the boat is in good condition and he has a spare parts engine available then I'd be tempted to make him an offer, based on what I thought I could afford and what I was willing to do in order to fix whatever is wrong with the good engine. Only you can make that decision.
For me, since I'm a wrench turner from way back, I'd offer him up to 2.5
grand for the package, including both engines. Now understand, that's just me and I'm not you, so I'm not telling you what the value is or anything. I'm simply telling you what I would do if I were in the same situation.
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer
1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer
1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer
All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango.
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