Vintage Boston Whaler - $5,500 (Oxnard)

1961 Boston Whaler 16/2016 Mercury Cruiser motor.
Recently gave it a paint job, but could use a little more TLC.
Seems to run fine for a while, then putters out.
Just ran it yesterday, but it’s being a bit temperamental again.
I’d rather sell it to someone who is mechanically inclined.
Originally paid $6,500.
00, would like to at least recover what I paid for it, but at this point open to reasonable offers.
Registration and insurance up to date.