buying used o/b in fla

[crazy charlie]

Hi guys.We will be spending a few weeks in Pompano beach Fla this month and I thought since it is so hard to find a used 115hp outboard for sale in NY,I would check some out in Fla.If I were to find one I could have it shipped home.I guess I should pack my compression tester.Good idea or bad?????Charlie

 

[Dhadley]

Re: buying used o/b in fla

It never hurts to look around while you're here. The c/f stuff is getting kinda scarce here in saltwater land. There's some nice marinas and shops in that area. <br /><br />Good luck!

 

[Solittle]

Re: buying used o/b in fla

Pick up a copy of Boat Trader in any 7-11. Motors are towards the back.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: buying used o/b in fla

Charlie, email me...<br />ktsanderson@st-tel.net

 

[Dhadley]

Re: buying used o/b in fla

I wondered how long that would take.........

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: buying used o/b in fla

i live in south florida.. we are surrounded by thousands of miles of coast line and numerous lakes river and springs.. go to boattrader.com and look how many listings florida has vs. any other state.. we have over 20, 000 at all times and no other state even comes close ! where else in this grand country can you go boating 3 times in one day on february 3rd weraing shorts and flip flops... motors are everywhere! check http://www.vikingmarineservices.homestead.com/Moremotors2.html or WWW.smalloutboards.com or any newspaper! have fun in the sunshine state

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: buying used o/b in fla

Thanks guys,I guess I WILL have a look when down in Fla,though I may have gotten lucky and found a boat motor and trailer of which I would only want the motor(150 ocean pro ) which may be a little large for my 17 Mako.Walleyehead,I emailed you Fri.Evening.We are leaving Sun. am so if I miss your email,I will get you when we return.Charlie

 

[mike1234tampa]

Re: buying used o/b in fla

Hey Charlie,<br /><br />I live in Tampa, but originally from CT. One thing to remember is that boats in florida can almost be used all year round(so you have alot of tired motors out there). When I look for a deal, I try to look in north central Florida, lots of lakes, no salt water. I have runned across some motors that people have had sitting on a boat for 10+ years. These people own an acre or more in the middle of no where and neighbors just don't care that a boat looks more like a planter. The motor I am usin now is an 1973 85hp johnson that sat for 17 years. I paid 200 for trashed boat, like new 1973 motor, and galvanized trailor without a spec of rust on it.<br /><br />They also get tired of sharing there lakes with the gators, but thats another story.<br /><br />Good luck

 

[BillP]

Re: buying used o/b in fla

Like boatdudebackfromdead says. Florida boats get used a lot. Old motors aren't as common in Florida compared to other states because of the high use and saltwater corrosion. The best used motors in Florida are from the inland areas with fresh water use.<br /><br />Here's a list of top 20 states with number of boat registrations:<br /><br />1. Michigan 1,003,947<br /><br />2. California 957,463<br /><br />3. Florida 902,964<br /><br />4. Minnesota 826,048<br /><br />5. Texas 621,244<br /><br />6. Wisconsin 575,920<br /><br />7. New York 526,190<br /><br />8. Ohio 414,658<br /><br />9. South Carolina 382,072<br /><br />10. Illinois 369,626<br /><br />11. Pennsylvania 359,525<br /><br />12. North Carolina 353,560<br /><br />13. Missouri 335,521<br /><br />14. Georgia 327,026<br /><br />15. Louisiana 322,779<br /><br />16. Mississippi 300,970<br /><br />17. Alabama 262,016<br /><br />18. Washington 260,335<br /><br />19. Tennessee 256,670<br /><br />20. Virginia 240,509