best way to determine the value of my outboard motor????

[bluebrownie]

got a 1996 15 hp sears gamefisher shortshaft...trying to determine the value of it...
any ideas?
tx

 

[Whoopbass]

Re: best way to determine the value of my outboard motor????

If you sell it on Craigslist you might get $400 for it as long as it looks nice. Depending on the demand for outboards in your area the price could fluctuate around $100 either way.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: best way to determine the value of my outboard motor????

It will be worth less than a comparable Johnson/Evinrude/Mercury due to being difficult to get parts for. It's a good motor though. I'd probably list it at $500 for a little bit. Take anything over $300.

 

[boater1234]

Re: best way to determine the value of my outboard motor????

Well bluebrownie i can give you some advice as i buy and sell outboards alot.The sears gamefisher was made by merc.This is what i do when i sell every motor.First of all if it is in perfect working condition and not beat to death in other words normal wear and tear you could get a pretty penny for it.I have sold over 50 outboards in the last 2 yrs and what i do is determine what the market looks like,now we are in a resession but don't let that fool you as people will spend money.I would start that motor at $750obo and see if you get any calls.If you get any calls you have lookers trust me on that.I would set a bottom line that you are willing to take like if it were me i would buy that motor for $200 to $300 off a person and check it over then put it up like i said for $750 obo.The bottom line i would sell it for would be $450-$500.Start with what i said $750 and be patient,if you get no hits in a few days knock it down $50 every 3 days to you get a call and then leave it at the price you got a call on as that means people are looking at it.Then if you get someone really interested that wants to come look at it have a set price of between $450-$500 that you don't want to go under and there you have it.Be firm on the $450-$500 also as there will be a ton of other people interested in it.Now this all depends on how it looks and runs,mostly on how it runs as i have sold some ugly outboards that ran awesome for a good amount of money.Good luck and if you need any help give me a pm.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: best way to determine the value of my outboard motor????

The sears gamefisher was made by merc.

Not really. Yeah they were owned by Mercury at the time but that motor is a Chrysler through and through. Parts support sucks. Only a completely uninformed buyer would even consider calling you at a $750 price tag. $750 would be pushing it even for an Evinrude.

 

[boater1234]

Re: best way to determine the value of my outboard motor????

Well it's worth a shot at $750.But also you saw were i said if you get no calls then just drop it $50 every few days until you get a hit.If the motor is in awesome shape and runs good there should be no problem getting close to $750.If i showed you some of the 15hp motors i have sold for $750 you would never belive it.Some people are just die hards for certain brands no matter the cost.I had a 1995 15 hp gamefisher and it was an awesome motor,it also said on the motor it was made by merc.I'm not doubting you i'm just telling you what it said.So i figured that motor would also be the same.They are decent motors if taken care of.I bought a 1997 15hp merc that looked like it just came out of a garbage can but it ran ok.I bought it for $250 and sold it the next day to a guy who drove down over 200miles to buy it for $700.I was straight up with him also as i told him it looked like it just came out of a junk yard and he could care less,he wanted that motor.I mean it had no back latch to even secure the cover the paint looked like it all was flaking off and just beat to hell.But the compression was perfect,good spark,good water flow.I was actually going to take it as a project and fix her up and keep it and i just tried the market for the heck of it and il be darned it sold within 16hrs of buying it.I put $700obo and he just handed me the full amount and said thanks and have a great day.He didn't even want to see it run.So my point is anything is possible to sell for a decent price.I live in fl and it's darn near the boating capital so outboards are in demand everyday.I'm trying to actually start a business buying and selling outboards up to 25hp as i like it alot.The one thing i will be is 100% honest with people and if it doesn't run well then that is what i will tell them.I belive honesty goes a long way in todays world.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: best way to determine the value of my outboard motor????

Oh I don't doubt you on much of your pricing advice. 9.9's and 15s are very much sought after. I also don't doubt that there was a Gamefisher or two made by Mercury. Over the years Gamefishers were made by numerous manufacturers. That one, however, is undoubtedly Chrysler/Force. The original poster asked the value of his motor. The value, to someone who knows outboards, is not going to be over $500. Can he get someone to pay $750 for it? Maybe (and it doesn't cost anything but time to try), but I doubt it. Your advice about lowering the price till you start getting responses is good advice. I sold my last boat on CL for more than I thought it was worth.

 

[lncoop]

Re: best way to determine the value of my outboard motor????

Iboaters' speculation will prove somewhat helpful, but geography is a HUGE factor that must be considered when pricing anything you want to sell. Around here you'd be lucky to get three bills for that motor. In other parts of the lower 48 you might be offered more or less. Since your profile doesn't tell us where you are (for shame) we can't help you in that regard. Anywho, you'll be hard pressed to find true comps since you don't have a Merc, Rude, Yammy, etc., but do the best you can based on comparable hp, age, condition, etc. and go from there. It's really a crap shoot since the true value of something is what someone else is willing to pay for it. Update your profile to reflect your general location and maybe someone in your neck of the woods can help you dial it in some. Good luck.