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Orteneau,
I bought my 2002 170 bass new in November of 2002. My engine has about 125 hours on it. A couple of things to look for.
If the boat is on a trailer and the transom extends beyond the bunks on the trailer, the hull can warp and my dealer told me that this would not be covered under the hull warranty.
As for power, the 170 bass is heavy due to the storage behind the driver and passenger as well as the holding tank. There are also the two bass fishing seats. I would think that 50 hp with a 4S would be a little light. I know that I had problems getting mine up on plane with my 70 hp 4S. I installed Nauticus Trim Tabs and solved that problem, but I have almost 1/2 more power than you do. Yes the correct prop helps, but without the HP to start with, you can only go so far.
Look at the gauges to make sure that they all work. Also look at the manual and when you turn on the motor, the tach should give you the engine hours. Make sure you know what you get. What kind of wiring was done on this new of a boat? These boats are pretty much maintenance free.
As for price, the 50 hp motor (and if no factory trailer is with it) is an issue that should really drop the price.
Good luck and let us know what you find on the test drive.
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