First of all the gas has to come out.  If you have the money and the owner will allow the boat to be checked out, take it to a reputable dealer of YOUR choice and pay to have it drained and the motor checked out completely.  That means, compression, etc.  Have them double check all of the wiring and if it has a live well, check it out also for the fittings, etc.  Electronics check along with the motor, is very important.  Also, check out the hubs on the trailor as well.  Some of it you may be able to check yourself without the dealer, just make sure your satisfied before the purchase, afterall, it's your money.

Chuck Pigue

I saw the boat today. It looks like ok condition. The merc looks new but is the original. The guy says everything worked perfect last time out,  but that was  three years ago. He is asking 300 above blue book for it or best offer. It needs 2  deep cycle batteries, 2 new trailer tires, tune up, and gas drained.

If I get it checked out and decide on it how much below blue book should I offer since it has these issues i have to fix? Do you think it is worth it?

Thanks

$3200 obo. NADA blue book is 2600 in what condition it is.

Thanks everyone for the info.
Keep it coming.

I will give Daniel a call tomarrow.

Here are a few pictures of the boat. I still need to do some research.

Looks like the boat I sank   Only mine was the f/s model.  All in all, it was a pretty good boat.

Honestly, I know squat about nitro boats, only that we have had club members go through them in the past.  What I do like is the Merc.  Likely a black max.  Tough runner and pretty darn reliable.  A new fuel pump and a good carb cleaning along with a lower unit service, including water pump, BEFORE you even start it, and you should be good too go.  Good luck.