Points to ponder........
I too have an '85 with an inboard Universal M-18 (14HP). My boat was in bristol condition, but I also had a professional surveyor do a complete out of the water go-over. Some things to examine before purchase: 1) closely examine the keel bolts/nuts in the bilge. Most boats I saw have either no recognizable nuts, or had SS fittings that were in very good condition (which my boat did); 2) check engine for condition and prop shaft/strut/and cutless bearing 3) Examine the hull when its out of the water for blister problems. '85 was a year that manufacturer gelcoat/glass had some problems. $16-18K is about the going price for a C27 with an inboard in good condition. I highly suggest it over the outboard-It will give you back the extra added cost at trade-up time. With over 6000 built keep looking till you find the one thats right. After I looked at approx 15 boats, they could be grouped into two kinds- "project boats" that'll get you on the water next season, or decent boats that an owner can answer any question without delay. I suggest you select the second kind.
