I had a 1992 Sabre until last year. BassCats last great due to their quality components and construction. Sounds like you are doing good research on the rig since you have had the engine checked out. The general concensus when looking at an older rig is that you need to check the transom real well. In the earlier years there was still wood used in the transoms so rot needs to be ruled out. You might also want to check the floor. In front of the seat there is a drain and often that part of the floor gets weak just from getting up and down on that spot so much.Jim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console