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Hey all, looking for help/advice on paying a fair price for the 1979 Newport I'm purchasing. The hull it self is in great shape, it does not have the original RPS seat, or front helm seats/cushions. It also does not have either one of the factory windscreens for the helm or bow. It's has a 1994 Yamaha 75hp that is very clean but needs a power tilt/trim motor replacement. Boat does come with a trailer that's in OK condition. The seller is asking $5,000.00, the NADA comes in at $3,800.00.

Does anyone have any input on the numbers? My main concern lies in, not only is this my first Whaler it's going to be my first boat and I really just don't want to take a beating. If anyone knows more about the Newport, or if missing all of those original components impacts the price. Any advice is great, So I can enter the negotiation with a little more knowledge on my side.

Sorry for the long winded post, thank you in advance!