Should I buy this V20?

[Beech tree]

Did the transom check. Seems solid. Checking lower unit oil is cool. Will do on next visit. Floor is solid but fuel tank cover is soft. Will rely on comment that it is an "easy fix". Motor casing and lower unit looks rough and not well cared for. This, plus it's age gives me concern. I plan to make an offer on the boat and trailer but not on the motor. Someone suggested they stopped making Johnson's for a reason. Probably a negative reason.

Was surprised to hear that $4,800.00 was high. Can anyone suggest a fair price for the boat and tandom trailer? Both can be rated a tad above good condition but not quite excellent.


Many thanks

[cfelton]

Is it possible to take it out for a good hard couple a hour run? That usually will show most problems. Like MJ said give it a good checking around the transom and look down in the bait boxes at the end of the stringers. Take a rubber mallet and give it a good tap test over the transom. listen for a dead or hollow sound, which indicates a rotten wood core. Good luck!