Re: 1991 evinrude 150 hp and a 1991 evinrude 15 hp Value
If it were me, I'd go and ahead and do a spark test, compression check, look at the fuel system by pulling off the fuel pump cover and looking in the carbs. Then, I'd want to have a look at the lower unit fluid. Of course, water testing would be a great addition to the plan if that's an option. Don't assume anything when it comes to "running it on the muffs/in a bucket"; load makes a difference of course.
As for value, get a feel for your area by checking Craigslist, Ebay, etc. There are no true "book values", so you have to rely on market conditions to set the price. I'm always keeping an eye on motors and I know they don't seem to be getting any cheaper, as long as the new ones keep climbing through the roof. A new outboard that size is now 1/3 of the cost of my 1st house. What the heck??
I should add, but you probably already know this, but sometimes it's less expensive to just buy a donor boat and that way you end up with a resaleable trailer. Lots of folks don't want to contend with cutting up a rotten hull, etc. etc. etc. Free standing motors seem to bring more. The 15hp, around here, would bring in the 800 range on the average. The 150.....?
