1973 4hp - $200, would you sell?

[BigB9000]

I got a call from a guy looking for a 6hp outboard, and if I would sell the one in my listing. I told him no, and he asked for something smaller. I told him I had a 4hp.
He asked how much and I shot him a price of $200

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/1904628417.html

I then went out to the garage to remove the 6hp I have been working on from my racking, and ready the viewing for the 4hp, and did a compression check for S & Giggles.

...same as it was 2 years ago. perfectly even on both cylinders.

I then got to thinking about how I really like this low hour, original condition Johnson. that is 100% complete and functional.

The money will go towards my other outboards, which I could really use.
But, I could probably ebay for more. Or, keep it for my collection.
opinions?

It has a resealed gearcase, new water pump (Johnson kit) carb kit installed (Johnson kit) new plugs, wires, coils, condensers, points, and fuel lines.
Non of which I needed, but I bought the parts before actually looking at what it needed. Everything I removed looked the same as the new parts I installed.

This (in my opinion) is really a good motor.

Think I should hold out for more?

Now, with only a $200 price tag, I'm not going to include a tank & hose, I wont budge on the price. and I don't want to go through the trouble of test starting it (carrying buckets of water to the garage, getting gas & oil, mixing it. finding a fuel & primer bulb, etc etc.)

Am I being stubborn or should I just sell it and test start it for buyer?

 

[BUDDY123]

Re: 1973 4hp - $200, would you sell?

Since your a man of your word, and the buyer and seller agreed on $200, its my opinion you struck a deal. If he doesn't agree to an "as is" deal, I would get at least $50 to test it for him, since that was not in the original deal. The problem with e-bay is the buyers will reduce there bid by the amount of shipping/crating necessary to get the motor to them, unless you list as local pickup only, which reduces the number of buyers. The only other factor about e-bay is if this is a "collector type piece", who knows what the price will bring. My theory in selling something, always start a little higher, because you can alway go down, but never up. Looks like you have two outs, he doesn't want to pay the additonal $50, or he doesn't show up to look at motor. And the last factor is how much do you have into the motor and would you rather have the $200 or the motor, and if you increase the price will you get a buyer. What's that saying, one in the hand is better than two in the bush. Good Luck and I'am off to tear down that recoil spring, THANKS AGAIN.

 

[choppermn27]

Re: 1973 4hp - $200, would you sell?

I'd say the motor is worth what the buyer will pay.
If it's as nice as you say, you should easily get 300 for it, after running, and explaining to them why it's worth more. For a good condition 4 it's probably worth 300-500, but considering there are not a ton of buyers it could take a long time to sell.
Personally it is worth the time to see the motor running, pumping water, and not slipping out of gear on forward and reverse, figure it will take you an hour to do this, and your buyer will happier.
Also an easier way to setup a make shift tank is to use a garbage bucket, and put the motor on that.
I'd include the tank, and hose for 300, but use this as a way for the buyer to feel they got a better deal.
I sold my 9.5 with tank and hose for 200, and the dude had to have a tank and hose, but I wanted it gone, it was all scratched up and worn, unlike your motor there which is in mint condition. Look at the going rate for similar motors on craig_list in your area to be sure you are pricing this right.

 

[Rick.]

Re: 1973 4hp - $200, would you sell?

I regularly see them that vintage for sale here for $400 CDN. but you never know what the actual agreed price is. If your not going to use it sell it unless you have a bond with it. I have , so far, bonded with my motors but some day they will have to be sold and better by me than my heirs as they won't have a clue about them. Best of Luck. Rick.

 

[BigB9000]

Re: 1973 4hp - $200, would you sell?

I got it for free. My old neighbor needed help fixing his car. later on I got into boats, and he gave me this. He said it came on a boat he bought, took it off, and set it in his shed, in 1980ish.

Ill sell if to him for $200, assuming he shows up. craigslisters rarely do.
Nor will I call him and back out, you're correct.

Outboard prices are all over the place, not enough actually for sale
to get a price on.
its all drugie junk (lots of 'users' around here)
a 35hp non-running (seized) lark? has been on CL for 6 months now, the guy insists its worth $800

I usually drive down to san diego to get outboards

 

[BigB9000]

Re: 1973 4hp - $200, would you sell?

Also an easier way to setup a make shift tank is to use a garbage bucket, and put the motor on that.

Here lies the problem, I live in an apartment complex (they call it 'condos' ) I dont have a hose or spout. Meaning I would have to carry 5 gallon buckets from the bath tub or something to fill it. Which, would take forever.

I could 5 gallon bucket it, but it'll take the engine about 2 seconds to empty the bucket.

I'm pretty screwed on the test starting thing

 

[choppermn27]

Re: 1973 4hp - $200, would you sell?

for 15 bucks you can get a plastic can, and a 3 dollar hose at a hardware store. For this you may run it and decide you want to keep it because it's so nice.

 

[BigB9000]

Re: 1973 4hp - $200, would you sell?

for 15 bucks you can get a plastic can, and a 3 dollar hose at a hardware store. For this you may run it and decide you want to keep it because it's so nice.

I have a 55 gallon drum, that isn't the problem.

water is the problem. I don't have a hose spout, and the garage is on the clear other side of the complex.

I need about 30 gallons in the drum to fill past the water pump.
If I had more than one bucket I would probably do it, but realistically I can only get 4 gallons in the 5 gallon bucket. 8 trips?! Its way to hot outside for that