Walk all over the floor and feel for softness. Take a look at the motor mount bolts to see if the hull is rotting there. Make sure it idles smooth and starts well, if not a compression check is in order. A test drive should be in order too. Does the transmission shift positively? Then there is the obvious, engine bilge condition, does everything in the boat work (bilge pumps, lights, horn, etc.), seat condition, hull condition, have any repairs been done to the gel coat, etc... Edit: Forgot the parts question. Skidim.com has tons of parts, and belts can be had from a local auto parts store. Impellars are needed anually, but hoses should last the lifetime of the boat. They are not subjected to heat unlike a car. (Message edited by Peter_C on December 18, 2005)
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