A couple more pictures sent by the Dealer. A crack in the corner of the engine bay. This does not look structural to me, but I don't know the insides of these boats. What does it look like to you guys?
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Persuader 234
 

I have a Persuader 235 of the same year as this 234 also a 502bb. These boats handle problably better than any in this size (imho). I have recently replaced the flooring in my boat, so I can say that I know the boat structuraly in the area of the photo. If the crack just ran around the edge of the floor, I would say most likely the floor/ box has just seperated from the hull, but if it goes up into the transome/ hull, I would run. This boat should run in the mid 70's easy with that set-up. Should produce 390hp stock and with the dominator carb should be closer to 400hp.

Good luck. If this one does not work out for you. My Persuader 235 might be for sale. Problably a little more money, but in better shape I'm sure. [email protected]

Well, It looks like it is going up the transom a few inches....doesn't it?

Get on checkmate-boats.com and post the pics