I'm looking at a 1985 Regal 225xl. It has some deep corrosion on the skeg but seems good everywhere else. I?m not sure what the inside of the lower looks like. The anodes are pretty much gone on the entire stern drive. I'm fairly mechanically inclined and could easily replace the lower unit. The engine was rebuilt 2 summers ago so I think it should be good. Also I took it on a water test and everything sounded fine and performed well. The floor and transcom are solid. It seems like a good deal for $3000 but I'm not sure if the lower is any indication of the rest of the boat that I can see. Anyway what I'm asking is should I stay away from this boat or just replace the lower unit on it and keep an eye on the rest of the stern drive?
Thanks for in advance for any advice
Thanks for in advance for any advice