I am looking at this boat and curious of opinions.

Cosmetic issues: 1. Series of small scrapes from rubbing on a dock while tied.
2. Paint chipping off of lower unit. (Is this normal for motor?)
Nothing indicates it has hit anything, just looks like the
paint is failing.
3. Needs new tires.
4. Needs Transom saver.
5. Going ahead and guessing it needs all three batteries.

Motor: 1. Oil tank has been disconnected and fuel is mixed manually. I
understand that this is semi-popular. Is it easy to make sure the
oil pump works even thought it's unhooked?

2. There is a crackling noise in the tilt when you first push it up. Is
this the tilt motor?

http://charlotte.craigslist.or....html- Here is the link and I can get the boat for $1000 less than the asking right now. Haven't made an offer but curious as to opinions on the boat overall and the issues stated.