Looking at 86 Cuddy

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Looking for alittle direction. Looked at a 86 Cuddy with a (closed system ) merc 170, alpha I outdrive. Boat ran well, had a sea run, and no significant problems noted, but got a few concerns that could be nothing but I need to check them out before I buy. The floor in the rear by the engine hatch was soft. I stuck my hand through a notch in the stringer and the underneith of the floor didn't seem to be pulpy or wet. Is this area a common soft spot? it didnt seem to have much support so I thought it might just be a design problem, but do you guys with I/Os have similar problem? Also any word on the merc 170, not familar with this engine?




What do you guys think about 5K for this?