1995 25hp 2stroke, what is it worth

[elkhunter338]

I have the opportunity to purchase a 1995, 2 stroke, longshaft, manual start Johnson.
Very little hours, probably 20 hrs. Always was mixed 40:1 oil gas, stored indoors, used a little in the salt water but was flushed and washed after each use.
I got to use this motor as kicker on my 21 foot starcraft for a few weeks.
Now I have the option to buy this motor if I want, but what is a used outboard worth?
It is 16 years old, it just had a water pump and thermostat installed last year.
In excellent condition.

 

[boater1234]

Re: 1995 25hp 2stroke, what is it worth

Well i buy and sell outboards for a living and i just bought a 1996 rebuilt johnson,the powerhead was completely redone and i sold it today for $1600 if that helps.The motor was a short shaft,manual start also.The motor looked like brand new.These little motors are priceless if there in great shape.My phone ringed off the hook at that price so i would say it may be worth $1300-$1600.It all depends were you live and how high a demand they are in your area.I live in fl so i make great money on every outboard i sell.I don't overprice them i just stay under what the marinas would charge and people buy from me instead.Some people here would think $1600 is way to high but in my area that is the going rate.A new 25hp 2stroke yamaha is close to $3500 so people would rather pay half or less of that for a great working motor.Here are some pics of the motor i just sold as i think if it's in this condition or better it may be worth a good dime.Try to negociate with him if you can,if you can get it for close to a grand your doing good.Go see him in person and offer him the money,he may take less then a grand who knows.Any more help just let me know.The one thing i do know is i have sold alot of different brands,i never had a johnson before as this was my first,but it sold faster then any other motor i have ever had.People must really like these johnson 25's.