what would it cost just to strip the engine bay for the work?

Then replace it all, maybe making some upgrades along the way on the rigging etc.

Engine bay looks pretty good and tidy.....good luck with the purchase

Love those boats. And it looks clean. Price is fair. But a transom could put you upside down it. Only hurts once though, then enjoy it for 5-10 years.

If im correct i looked at that boat last year. Pompano beach. it was in decent shape. i had the same readings around the transom assembly and exhaust. there was a hanging piece of rotted wood in the cabin above the bed. Id guess it could of been from the anchor locker. starboard rear corner of the rub rail looked like someone backed into a wall or something and tried to fix it with caulk. these are all small issues to me Except the wet transom, thats why I didnt pull the trigger. Im in no way trying to talk you out of it, just want to give you a heads up and things i saw for you to look at.

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