I purchased my last boat from the mid west. Do a survey always even on a boat bought at the lake. Remember salesman puffery.
Yes shipping is a factor in contemplate and whether to go to see the boat beforehand. May be able to find someone in the area to investigate for you.
I don't understand peoples attitude with ocean boats. I had 2 ocean boats and never any failures. A friend had an outboard the kids used for skiing and they eventually threw a piston after many years of abuse. The inside of that engine was super clean to our surprise since we both heard otherwise.
Remember it is only money and things can be corrected.
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