Newbie question about motors.

[rodmess]

Hello catfish freaks! 
I currently have an Alumacraft 1448 with a 5hp Mercury. It does fine but I'm not breaking any speed records.  I decided to upgrade the motor and I found a 2005 Yamaha 15hp 4 stroke for $700. It's been in storage since 2008. I know the guy and I'm sure he's being honest about it. I was hoping for some opinions about whether or not y'all think it's a good deal, things I should look for before buying, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys.

[last]

if its a good motor its worth 700 new prolly 2200 + if left with gas in it prolly need carb cleaned after that long of time needle and seat may be stuck  and  impeller  (water pump) prolly forum ed  and need  new one  ? no biggie .... i am running a 1998 15 hp evenrude on 16x48 jon   and would nt want to take  700  for it ....

[mexicanthreat]

Pull the chord, check for compression. pop the top and take a look at the wires closely, the rest is fixable.