'93 17' Sea Nymph Sidewinder, 70 HP Johnson, Price right?

[Sippen]

Hello,
I have been searching for an open bow fishing rig and ran across this one.. Looks roomy enough to fish from.
I just read the sticky on all the numerous things to look over when purchasing which is helpful thank you. I am meeting with him tonight. He said we can take it out on the water so that is what I am planning on doing. He is not the orig owner. The po said this motor came with the boat when purchased new. 70 HP Sea Horse with TnT. If it idles and runs smooth on the water should i still do a compression test? He said he is selling to get a pontoon to fit his family.
asking $3500. I hope to be able to get it at $3000. I realize there are a lot of unknowns but does that price sound good?
Any common issues with Sea Nymph in general? I'm not real familiar with this line but do see a lot of Nymph's out there.
​Thanks in advance for any advise!

 

[Sippen]

some pics of it.
thanks again.

 

[Watermann]

The price point depends on where your located. On the west coast and in particular here where I live in WA State boats bring a premium, especially fishing boats. The pics didn't show up in your last post.

I say it's worth if if turn key and the motor runs strong. Check to make sure the power head doesn't have any paint discolored on it showing an overheat. That motor is probably one of the first generation VROs that are known to have issues with the pump cutting out and ruining power heads. Just know that if that motor is weak or not running good then your getting an expensive tin boat. Even better of a deal is if the interior has been replaced or in good shape from being stored inside.

 

[airshot]

Sea Nymph were good aluminum boats, check for leaking rivets, minor one can be fixed easily and even really loose ones can be fixed easier than glass boats. Transom is about the only wood and should be exposed so check to be sure it is solid. I agree with the other posters that the engine is the most concern. Even if it runs great, do a compression check, only takes a few minutes and will give you a good look under the hood. Check the plugs while they are out, should look relatively new. If it is an early VRO system you may want to consider running a 50 to 1 oil mix and forget the VRO system all together, there are many posts in the OB section on a simple bypass. However if everything checks out it should make a good boat for you. Based on my region the 3500 sounds about right if all is good. Good luck!!