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Anybody know where I might lay my hands on a quality outboard in the 15 to 25hp range without forking over a bunch of cash for it? Something fair just not too expensive.
Old don't matter as long as it starts and runs good. I ain't very hard to please.
Have you looked on craigslist ?
I got a 28 but it is not tiller steer
Yeah, I should've thrown that in there. I need tiller steering.
But that 28 would scoot this little boat...if it didn't sink it first.
Where are you located ?
G said it and check different locations, depending on how far you want to drive. I do a 200 mile radius for things I want.
Each location you go to enter outboard motor in the search box.
Yeah that Craigslist is what folks always tell me, and I have looked around there a bit. If I can, I like to keep my shopping as local as I can. For boats and motors and such, I start here and spread from there.
I live in the Lake Estates off Hwy 32. It's right around the Long Branch ramp at Enid.Quote:
Originally Posted by downsouth
Lots of junk out there. Make sure you run an older motor in the water. They all run good in a barrel because they aren't under a load that way. I've seen guys buy stuff and wind up spending twice what they paid fixing up that old used stuff. Be Warned!!!!! [emoji4]
What brm said ! Also invest in a compression gauge. A compression check from one cylinder to the next can tell you the health of the motor. When you take the spark plugs out run your finger along the treads. Have seen metal shavings show up on my finger that can't be seen on the plug. Also add the cost of a new impellar for the water pump unless they can show you a reciept in the last year or two.
Good luck !
Thanks for the tips guys. I have only bought two outboards, and thank God they have both been humdingers. I'll be sure to check them out before I part with my cash.
25 hp. motors have become rich and rare, apparently, as it's hard to find anything in decent shape for under $1500 it seems. Keep an eye out for two cylinder Suzukis, Nissans, and Tohatsus. All of them are good motors and folks aren't as proud of them. Parts are available for all of them.
How much you lookin to spend?
Merc 7 1/2 in Illinois. A little hard to start, runs good after that. Compression good, water pump new last year.
All the ones I've checked out so far have ranged from $350 (a 15hp that *needed a little work*) to $800 for an old 25hp. That $800 is certainly the highest I'd want to go, higher really, but if somebody was needing cash and a had newish 25hp up for sale at the ridiculously low price of $1200, I ain't saying I wouldn't buy it.
I have located a 20hp, my brother's, and I'm hoping it works out that I can get it. I know the owner and the motor and the price will be right. But it ain't in stone yet, so I'm still looking.
Thanks Bassing_53, but I'm looking for something with few more ponies in the barn.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bassing_53
I expected as much. I totally understand
It's almost like I'm your personal shopper these days. Viewing a thread - Mariner 8hp tiller
I have a 15 for sale and have a couple more I am working on that will be for sale soon. A fellow is supposed to come by and look at the motor tomorrow but ya never know.
I will finish repairing an Evinrude 15 for another fellow tomorrow. Its running good now and I think he intends to sell it after I finish up.
Heck, Max...if'n it's your brothers, either whip him and take it or jus steal it an blame it on his neighbor. Pffff...you making this way too hard, bro.
Fellows thank y'all for your help, suggestions, and input. I got my brother's !976 20hp Mercury. It is running like a top right now, but we never know what will happen next time. It's price was unbeatable...free!
I like Free the best.
Seeeeee, told ya!!