Unless you have a cheap way of fixing it I would try to sell it for parts etc on Craigslist or somewhere and take the potential $1000.00 and find a good used kicker.
And who knows, once you get into it, it could be more $$$
As agreed with the above post. Most people typically drop a size or two for winter tires with no issues. Like I have on my Silverado. You are just doing it year round.
After the OMC bankruptcy, many parts are not available for Evinrudes and Johnsons.
I have been successful with MarineEngine.com in finding items
800-209-9624
Also Parma Marine in Parma Ohio, long time dealer.
parmamarine.com
I would ask the seller prior to jumping to conclusions. If there is an estate involved, DMV will be helpful in accommodating the paperwork issues, I have witnessed that happen myself with a marina auction.
Secondly, none of these pieces have a title, just a transferable registration. That is a whole lot easier. As always any buyer of anything should follow and check the paperwork and contact DMV before forking over the cash.
Again, buyers need to use their heads first and communicate with the seller and DMV.
As far as price goes, you are in the ballpark. Age will slow potential customers down. And trust me, there is no pot of gold to be gotten in the spring.
If someone wants to buy, time of year is irrelevant because right after the first of the year, fishing shows will start and buyers will start to think.
That boat is a 1984 from the way it looks, there is a tag on the back, right side on the transom that should have an 84, 85 or 86 in the number.
Likewise from the pictures it looks like it is a 21 ft-you should measure it if you haven't already, just looks longer than 18 to me.
The Blue Fin Royal Line first year I think was 1984-I know it was not 1980.
That information should help you sell it.