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I apologize if this type of question is discouraged but I'm desperate for some advice from the more experienced.

I have an opportunity to buy a 1998 Ventura 20 with a 1998 mercury 175 efi (this would be my second boat but my first Whaler).
The hull is in great shape and the engine has been looked over by a marine mechanic (good compression, no water in oil, etc). My wife and I really love the design (and the fact it's a Whaler) and it seemed to run great at all rpms when we took it out on the lake.

My question is this: the seller is asking $12,000 and I'm struggling to determine if this is high, low, or about right.

I know this is subjective but can anyone help me out even if it's just an opinion?

Thanks.