Cape craft???

[charlie_the_tuna]

So I just came from looking at the boat. First thing I notice, it’s listing to port. Stringers must be waterlogged. As I plan on trailering, that’s not a big concern. The deck seems pretty solid. No soft spots. There was a bit of give when standing up on the bow/casting platform. I think that’s more me weighing in at 275. There’s a bit of delamination at the transom, but again, not a big concern. I would have a metal plate made and keep it on the trailer.
Spare, the motor is original to the boat. 2002 150 merc two stroke. Sounds nice. I’m figuring 1,000 hours. I told him I take it right now for $3,500. He said he won’t go lower than $4,500. He leaves, comes back about a half hour later when my buddy takes off. I told him I’ll be back first thing in the morning with $3,500. He comes back with $5,000. I said good luck, and drove away.
It hurt me to drive away because I might have gotten it for $4,000. I think the motor is worth a good $3,000.
Needs A ton of nickel and dime sh!t and a ton of cleaning. He’s getting a lot of traffic on it, but no cash in hand.