Evinrude Fitch

[deshet]

I have a chance to buy a 2001 Evinrude Fitch 175 for $2600. This is far less then retail. It was one of a pair the other motor blew up. I really don't know what to do. The good motor checks out good. But will it blew up soon also. Is the Fuel savings that much better on a Fitch versus a Ocean Runner. I know the ocean runners were good engines. Let me know what you would do.

Should all the controls from the a 1996 Ocean Runner work on a 2001 FITCHE 175

I also know that Yamaha is what everyone wants to see on the back of a boat regardless of the year.

I also have a chance to get a 140 Johnson 4 stroke for about $4500.

What would a V21 be worth with the 4 stroke sitting on a 03 aluminum dual axle trailer?
Would it be worth at least 2,000 more then the fitch setup?

Thanks