Thanks, all, I appreciate the experienced input! .... boat has been fresh water only ... I will be running out of the local marina, where I will have a berth, so we will be likely using boat for a few hours at a time ... would love a 23' c/w head (which is what my buddy is selling this boat...
Looking at a 300 hr 2004 185 Sport 4.3l carburated Sea Ray owned by a friend who is meticulous in his maintenance ... oil/filter every year (25 hrs), leg every 100 hrs... and always stored boat indoors in a dry climate.
I'll be using it for water sports for the grandkids (tubing>knee...