That's in most cases the more expensive route.
See, if you score a nasty glasser for say, $2K, sell the trailer for say $500. You'd be into the engine for roughly $1500. To rebuild an old one would be about the same (or more).
Here's the difference...
That nasty glasser will also have an outdrive, complete transom assembly, steering controls, throttle controls, windshield, fittings, fuel tank, gauges, bow rails, yadayada....
That old tired motor won't come with any of that! Moreover, to complete the driveline (outdrive, transom assembly, controls) you'd easily be at the $3K mark.
So ya, in most cases, the donor route is the best.
The exception: Many times a guy who neglects his boat hull will also be neglecting his driveline. And there's the trick. Finding the trashed plastic hull with the solid heart for little cheddar$.
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