Think I may have found my boat but have questions

[tartuffe]

Take a better look at those stringers. Try finding a gap to see if you can stick a screw driver in there. I thought there was one in the 9th pic.

Also, what money to you plan to spend on doing this upgrade to an outboard? My guess would be a minimum of eight grand after purchase by the time you find a good deal on a used engine, controls, steering system, and bracket.

If the hull and stringers/transom are solid (and you are absolutely certain as the transom can be deceiving until you gain access to it/drill it) along with a road-worthy trailer its not a bad deal. I would try the old (15) hundred dollar bills with one extra in my pocket before walking away for another week.

[bldgengineer]

I pounded on it with my fist for a good amount of time. Ive got a bruise on my hand from it now. Everything felt/sounded solid. Nothing sounded hollow. The guy selling it is a pretty well know dealer where i'm at. The PO emailed me telling me where to find it. He let it sit for a year before selling it to the dealer. The dealer has had it since about last fall from what he tells me.