To a few questions-
A marine alternator is about $240 (reman). You cannot use an automotive one. Someone tries every year. It makes for a good picture. Last one I watched was a 38 fountain!
The titles on a boat are never salvage. It doesn't exist. And on a bigger boat, liens can get a lot more complicated, if it is registered with the coast guard.
The old MR isnt worth near a grand. New with a 3 year warranty they sell for 1k. I have a 1990 Alpha (same as MR, just newer) that I cant get 500 bucks out of.
And DR. Rick, ask Scott Gillis about the time he tried switching prop rotation in his old 38 Baja. LMAO.
And whoever bought it got a pretty good deal.