Its seems to be i can't find a used one for under 1,300. Some one i know can sell me a 1985 merc 7.5,runs great will need water pump soon.my concerns are this.1 parts easy to get.2nd $500 worth it.I am sorry to ask alot of questions but there are too manyh rude,A$$holes on here and answer me with wrong info or just plane unsportsmen like.3rd sorry to get off topic.will it be strong enough to take in bays to go crabbin. i only got 1000 to spend,thakn you.