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YB, Thanks for the help, PMed back. flech, thanks, just not sure who I should call, as Chrysler Marine has been bought out twice since this motor was made, but that is the plan. Not sure why the prop got painted green too, not my boat... yet. Ben, I honestly think I could end up getting more for the trailer alone than he wants for the boat/motor/trailer itself, so it can't be that bad. I figure if I have the compression and such ok'ed by a mechanic, I can replace gaskets and the impeller myself with the service manual. I've found some resources for 70's Chryslers for parts, I just want to pinpoint the year. This really is a starter boat for me, I would prefer a wide 14' or 16' Jon Boat but I haven't found an inexpensive Jon Boat/Trailer/Motor combination anywhere within 200 miles over the past month and a half. Thanks for all the help, Thomas

Hi guys, I am toying with the idea of getting a used boat to start out with, and think I came across a nice deal. I wanted an unbiased opinion, and some help IDing the motor that is on the boat now. The total package is a 16' tri-hull boat, unknown make, with a Chrysler 90HP Outboard and a trailer. Motor is claimed to be a 1979 model. The seller admits the motor starts easily but overheats after about 10 minutes, and says he has gotten an opinion from someone that he needs a new impeller is all it needs. I have been looking at parts lists online for an impeller but can't find any listing for a 1979 90hp made by Chrysler. See the pictures below, I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea as to if it could be a different year, he is sending me the serial number tonight. Is there a good online resource for matching serials to model numbers? In these Chrysler motors, is it hard to replace the impeller yourself? From what I read on the internet it doesn't seem too hard. I'm pretty handy with light repair jobs on my truck I would like to think, should this be something a Marina shop should do? I also wanted to get a rough guess as to what fair market value is for the boat. Paint is fresh and the controls still work but there is no carpet, seats have been stored in garage. No real storage compartments except some under the seats, no livewell, etc. etc. If anyone thinks they can guess the make and model of a 16' tri-hull from a few pictures of controls and the outside, Id post the pictures.... and be very impressed Thanks a bunch, this place is always a bounty of information. Thomas