'15 Sea Trek

Good morning all, I've been seeing this boat on CR, owner wants $350, it's a 72 "Sea Trek". I link to some photo's http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff296/butch100_2007/?action=view&current=IMG00408.jpg, (deck), http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff296/butch100_2007/?action=view&current=IMG00407.jpg, motor, http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff296/butch100_2007/?action=view&current=IMG00405.jpg full. Ad states motor "needs plugs" and she doesn't know how many HP it is (looks like 50-70). Never seen this type of wood on a floor, looks like a planking setup of some type. Supposed to look at boat Sun., anyone familiar with this type of decking and what it might take to repair it? As for the motor I can probably forget about cranking it should I just turn the flywheel to see if it's not frozen up? Any input appreciated. Boats are getting so cheap around here latly I might just skip a fixeer-upper and spend $1000-$1500 for something less worn out. Thanks in advance..

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Butch1 said:

...I might just skip a fixeer-upper and spend $1000-$1500 for something less worn out...

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Sounds like a plan to me!

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That motor is a V-4 and could be anything from 85-140 hp. The decking looks like it was not maintained and shows UV damage as a start. I would be curious to see if that decking is over the old deck.....it is certainly not what I would consider factory.

The V-4 has been painted??? and I would be seriously concerned on what is "below" the decking and the condition of the OB. $350 not a bad price but with an old boat with possible problems you are paying him to dispose of the problems.

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Cheap but most likely not cheerful !!!!
You may end up spending an enormous amount of time and money on it to make the entire outfit seaworthy.

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kenmyfam said:

Cheap but most likely not cheerful !!!!
You may end up spending an enormous amount of time and money on it to make the entire outfit seaworthy.

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Well I'm gonna go by sunday anyway, this was on CL for $500 2 weeks ago with "needs new carpet" so who knows whats up with the floor. Any easy way to tell if the motor is seized up or not? how about a set of jumper cables??Thanks for the replies so far, owner mailed me back saying last time it was used was 6 months ago but it looks like a LOT longer than that. I noticed a fish finder and troller in there too so that would add to the value..