Here is a short list for starters: shaft, seals, tracking fin inserts, rudder gaskets, exhaust gaskets, swim platform mounts, teak (salt likes to dry out teak faster if it's not maintained periodically), trailer axle bearings/hardware... salt will also promote mold growth, check floors for mushy spots and take a good look at motor mounts and stringers to see if there is any corrosion? with flashlight thoroughly inspect bilge/storage areas for rust spots or barnacles (yes, barnacles), if saltwater has remained in the bilge they will form.. check pylon mounting up front of motor.. those screws come lose all the time and behind motor box i believe you can pull up floor to inspect rudder and shaft areas. anything metal on that boat will have rusted by now.. hopefully you are getting a good deal and you can spend the extra in refurbishing if necessary.. fun boat! Good luck!
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