Hey all,<br /><br />I run a 14' ex-wide riveted flat (72"beam) with a 48 special, great bayou fishing boat. I want to upgrade boat to a 16' ex-wide, found one with a '89 60 hp rude. He said he just changed the water pump and had carbs cleaned according to the seller just put about a grand into the boat.<br /><br />My question is although I'm running this 48 spl<br />it has been rebuilt before I bought it and I'm thinking this 60 hp hasn't been rebuilt yet I wouldn't want to have to rebuilt it after buying it or in the near future. How durable are these engines? He said he mainly used it for duck hunting.<br /><br />Also what things should be checked when buying a used motor? I would think compression but what other things? and How? Or if it runs ok it's problably ok. <br /><br />Motor is on a 16' allweld with 68" beam, center console (I'd rather a side console) but he's asking $3000 for the rig with a skipper b trailer.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Beck<br /><br />Ps: Or do yall think I should just find a boat and trailer and swap my engine?<br /><br />My goal is to upgrade later to a larger engine.
