Hey new boaters!! This is a perfect starter boat for you. We just did Ford 5.O V-8 complete overhaul, brgs, rings, try-angle valve job,new cam, lifters, timing set, oil pump all new seals and gaskets May 2025. We are now (July 2026) refurbished the entire lower unit with new bellows, brgs, joints in drive shaft, all seals o-rings new fluids both cases. We have owned this boat for a few years and always repaired everything it needed. New battery, new tires, shift cables, electric choke repairs, bilge pump repairs, new cushion coverings new seat bases, recovered seat covers, clean carpets, power steering leak repairs, fuel line repairs, many things I'm sure Im forgetting more of these little repairs. We would fix everything as needed like you should as a good boat owner. We would take a newer, bigger boat with problems or issues. We are looking to get a bit newer boat. I would also take a 40-60HP loader tractor and add cash with right deal. We just installed new tires on trailer, greased wheel brgs. also has brg buddy's thanks. We have video of latest cruise around Lake Zumbro June 30.2026. Boat ran beautiful! Everything works ,runs out great for a starter boat with V-8. (fresh) THis 5.O Ford V-8 will out last every engine on the water. Great engine for cars and boats! Send yr number ,I will send you the video of the boat starting, cruising gaurenteed to be solid!!