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I've got a Renkin 2000 cuddy with a (20') 2.3 omc and omc cobra outdrive. Aside from it being a bit underpowered I'm pleased with it. I've had no problem with finding parts for the outdrive (had gimbal and driveshaft replaced this summer) If it's in good shape for a good price I'd say take it
The stringer is a totally different beast that the Cobra, and even if you can get parts for a stringer, you may have a really hard time getting someone to work on one.<br />If the boat had a Cobra (regular Cobra, not King Cobra which are hard to get parts for) I'd consider it because all of the parts are still available.<br />The 94 and on Cobras are the same as a Volvo SX, and can be serviced at a Volvo shop.<br />I thing buying an OMC stringer drive is a poor bet, since even if you could repower with another drive, the whole transom has to be re-done.
dont do it. just say no. good luck and keep posting