73 Seafari thoughts

[bassriverdoormatt]

Hi everyone, I'm in the process of looking for a first boat for myself and my girlfriend. I've been on boats since I was kid, fishing with my dad and Grandfather. They've all been center console outboards so an I/O is a little foreign to me. I found a 73 Seafari for sale that looks like its in decent shape for $1500. It has a Mercruiser motor and could use cushions and a headliner for the interior. I have yet to look at it but the seller says there are no soft spots and the outdrive has been gone through by a mechanic. What are your thoughts on this?