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My wife was at her glass class and her instructor, who is also a friend of hers and is in his late 70's has a 1970 Boston Whaler - 13' 3" - with trailer - 16' 7". It has a Mercury 40 HP with Thunderbolt Ignition. It is missing a battery and only has one fuel tank - minor stuff. Hull looks real nice and the interior of the boat looks nice with no cracking except it needs a very good cleaning. It also has the chrome rails all around it, steering wheel, all mahogany wood parts, battery compartment, controls, an extra trolling motor and of course trailer.

The last sticker on the motor is dated 1973, but he said he had it checked over and it ran well a few years ago. He got sick and it's just been sitting in an enclosure out of the elements.

I told my wife, who meets with him tonight that I would like him to take it to a local Marine shop to have the boat looked at, engine checked, and if okay I would make him an offer. I told him I would pay to have it looked over if he got it there.

Considering what I've told you and the engine comes back clean and/or only needs minor repair, what do you think a fair price would be to offer him?

Thanks,

Dale