[macojoe]

CB, said it right!! I own a 76 V20 *and love it.

The other thing is never buy the boat with a older motor and think you are set!!
Have some cash ready for repairs!! Used motors are a tuff item to deal with some times!!

Start motor, rev up and see if there is any skipping going on, check lower unit oil to make sure there is oil in it and not water! (I have seen this) put trim up and down and look for oil leaks around the pump and pistions. Make sure it shifts forward & reverse!!

Also while the motor is in the up position grab the lower unit and try to lift the motor up watching the transom for movement!! There should be none, if it moves then this means it is rotted and will be needing replacement!

Then if not sure then ask for the water teat! *If he wants to sell he will di it. If he does not then maybe he is hiding something??

The trailer looks ok but what brand is it?? If its a Calkins they are not around any more and the parts will be hell to get. This is why I am getting a new trailer, I have a 1980 Calukins and have had to make my own parts or adapted ones to fit.

good luck!!