[mattfarrell]

Hey Bill,
look at bucnet.com to get a rough idea or retail rates. Pearson is a good name, particularly older ones. I would also look at Cal''s from that era. Do NOT offer anything without a survey. No matter how long you have been around boats, you easily could miss something. Get a surveyor. Have him go all over the deck with a moisture meter. If it is delaminating, he will tell you to walk away. Also, it will be inexpensive to insure, but every company will require a survey anyhow. Good luck. I would offer him the 5K cash with a survey, and you may likely get it.