Local Pro Line dealer is Sportsman's Marine in Daphne/Fairhope, AL on the
Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. The number is 251/928-2244. They are a
decent dealership with a good service department. They service my FICHT
each year and no complaints, so far. You could probably get the seller to
agree to have them check out the O/B for you. They are Merc, Rude, Yammie
certified. But, a hull and trailer survey would continue to be needed, IMO.

Good luck.

Butch
"Calif Bill" wrote in message
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Call your insurance company or BoatUS and ask for a referral.
Bill

"Jim and Becky" wrote in message
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OK so I live in New England and cut a deal to buy a boat in Alabama.
I buy it contingent on a survey and a visual inspection.
How do I find a good, trustworthy mechanic to look the engine over?
Do I trust the broker? Thats sounds like the fox in the henhouse.
Call a random dealer in the area?

Any experiences out there to share?