to me ( and this is just my opinion which means nothing) three grand for a 87 which my take up to a few grand to get fixed is something to think about, i saw the pics of the boat and im sure its worth three thousand and if i knew a cheap mechanic id already bought it from you.ive been there before, 6 years ago i bought a 86 dynatrak and it had simular problem this motor has. paid 2600 for the boat and 3600 in repairs to it. didnt even know anything was wrong until i had to troll from the dam at T-Ville back to possum ridge. so that was 6200 for a boat that was worth 4500 with a decent motor on it. i wasnt trying to offend you or anything its just something to consider when purchasing an older boat and im sure whoever buys it is getting a decent boat and will apprieciate your honesty