Lookin at a boat... 17ft with 20HP Merc.

[Jd4lfe]

Hey everyone..... i stopped by the local boat dealer and they have a nice 17ft starcraft with a 20HP merc on it.
Now when I say old I dont know how old exactly, but I think it might be late 80's ?
The boat looks to be in great condition and the motor doesnt look to beat up.... I guess why im writing this is because I dont know what to look for when purchasing a boat like this.
what kind of things should I go over with the dealership and what kind of things should I look for myself on the boat ?

The guy told me they give a 30 day warranty on used outboards... is that long enough ? do other dealers offer longer ?
what about warranty on the hull itself ?

The price for the boat is $2795 w/ trailer..... what do u think I should offer cash money ? I was thinking like $2200 ? maybe even $2000 ? I know its alot of work for a boat so cheap, but im young and money IS an issue!

Im just looking for a small boat to go fishin around some of the bays we have here... 20 HP is enough to navigate where I wanna go. I dont want to have to drop a tonne of money into it... I have a buddy who just bought a BAJA at a " good deal " and he has had it out about 6 times this year.... every one of which, has been either towed, or limped in to dock.... 2 engines and a whole lotta other crap... the boat is now suddenly not a good deal at all !!!!

any help would be GREAT guys ! thanx !