i have been offered a 1987 bass tracker in excellent shape everything works it has extremley low hours for its age was only used 3-4 times a year it says it is a pro 17 ? it has a 50 horse mercury 4 cylinder on it ,,it is a semi v i guess or what it looks like

does anyone have this boat ?

heres my questions

#1 what i best way to determine motor health if you will of outboard

#2 im a 5-10 230 lbs when im sitting on front deck and set the hook am i gonna fall in the water ?

#3 it comes with a 6 gallon gas tank if motor runs well and i think it will as i trust the sller hes my sisters father in law ,,,how far will it go on 6 gallons of gas ,,,also he says it will run 35 mp ,,,will that limit me to stay around boat dock please any help is appreciated ......

also where could i find the exact specs or dims for this boat far as ottom width ?

1. Pay to have a certified marine mechanic check it out.

2. No

3. Depends on how it is loaded and how you run it

No

Tracker can tell you

IMO, you are foolish to take anyone's word except a good, reputable marine mechanic as far as the condition of the boat. It will be the best money you ever spend. Unless your sister's father in law is a certified marine mechanic, how would he know if the motor is in good shape? Just because it is running good does not mean it's a good motor. Heck, it's 21 years old. Everything in the top end could be carboned up and/or loose as heck. If it has not been run anymore than you say the carbs are going to have to have a rebuild just as soon as you pump all that new ethanol/gas mix in it for the first time.

much appreciated for the answer,,,also see your a roll tide fan so you gotta be pretty smart !!! rtr