Newbee here

[Plymtony]

Hi, have just joined this forum as i'm looking to buy a second hand engine and know these are the best places for information. It's a 70 hp 1981 motor with PTT , it looks in good condition, just been serviced, been told it runs well, not actually seen it yet, the guy wants £800 for it, i'm a bit dubious about buying an engine thats 34 years old, is there anything i should be weary of and are they good motor's
cheers