I'm new to the forum although I have been lurking for a couple years reading posts and researching different boats. Our last boat was a 1972 Slickcraft SS204 with the OMC electric shift stern drive (aka problem causer). Dad bought it in 74' and we got rid of it about 13 years ago after the lower unit went out again, so I have been out of the boat business for awhile. I have looked at different older boats over the years, Sea Rays, Centuries, even a Mark Twain but all of them had your typical older boat problems, soft spots in the floor, needing upholstery work, the list goes on. I came across the chance to buy a newer boat (by my standards) a 1994 Crownline 196br. The boat has a 5.0 with the Mercruiser alfa one outdrive. Has a stainless steel prop with a, what I call a whale tale, on the outdrive. Has 250 hours on it with paperwork in hand. Has been stored covered on a covered boat lift during the season then covered and stored inside during the off season. Comes with a tandem axle prestige trailer with good tires and lights. The boat is on its 2nd owner and I have known of the boat for about 12 years as well as know the current owner very well. According to the owner the only thing it needs to go to the lake besides serviced is a solenoid for the trim motor. 3 or 4 years ago the transom was rebuilt by a reputable boat and fiberglass shop. Information about this boat is limited online so I figured I'd ask the experts what they knew about it. Anything particular to Crownlines that I need to look for? What is a fair price to pay for a boat of this age, book value and what people are asking for boats seems to be quite a bit different. I would probably only get to use the boat 4 or 5 times a year so it won't be getting a ton of hours on it. Thanks in advance for the replies and I look forward to getting more information from you guys.