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Message: <blockquote data-quote="300WSM" data-source="post: 2119572" data-attributes="member: 6329"><p>On fiberglass boats, you want to look for weathered upholstery and soft spots in the floor.  If the floor is rotten, there is a chance the transom is rotten too.   This can happen if the boat is left in the weather.  Tube trailers will rust out and sometimes break, look for cracks on stressed points.  Generally if an outboard will start easily and idle it is ok, but it is best to test under a load.  If worn out or damaged, they can lose compression and will not have power.  If the boat has sat for a long period of time, the carbs could be dirty and that will also cause loss of power.  If you are concerned about the motor, do a compression test on all cylinders.  They should all be about the same.  Just remember a boat is a hole in the water to throw your money into...</p></blockquote><p></p>