Leased Motor ?

Jarhead

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First let me wish all you sportsman a Happy, and Healthy New Year! My question is - Is a outboard motor lease a good idea if you couldn't afford to buy one? I'm a retired gentleman on a fixed income. :confused:
 

its-a-sweater

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Re: Leased Motor ?

THATS A NEW ONE. I DIDN'T THINK THEY DID THAT FOR THE PUBLIC. I KNOW SOME RESORTS LEASE THEM.<br /><br />MAYBE THATS THE WAY TO RUN A SUZUKI. IF THEY CAN'T GET PARTS. THEY OWN IT NOT YOU!
 

Jarhead

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Re: Leased Motor ?

Thanks for reply, I thought it was too good to be true! :rolleyes:
 

SeaDawg

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Re: Leased Motor ?

JH, there are leasing companies out there that will lease anyone just about anything that they want to buy. I have done it a lot for the companies I have worked for over the years. <br /><br />But, remember that leasing is really renting something at an agreed upon interest rate, and you get nothing at the end. You are basically renting something (a motor in this case) for what the book value will drop for the term of the lease.<br /><br />VERY simple example - motor new cost - $6,000. Book value 3 years later $3,000. A leasing company will "lease" it to you for roughly $100 per month, and have terms in the lease that will still make it sellable 3 years later for $3,000.<br /><br />Same way that it works for a car lease, that's why some car lease payments are much less than others. One's that are predicted to hold a good book value will have less of a lease payment.<br /><br />NOW, what probably would be a good deal for you would be to BUY a leased motor (one that had been leased by a lodge).<br /><br />They look like some super deals compared to a new motor price.<br /><br />Hope this helps.
 

JB

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Re: Leased Motor ?

Sea Dawg said it all, Jarhead. Buy used from a leasing company.<br /><br />Thanks for being a Jarhead, Sir, and for all us jarheads and swabbies that came before you, and those that came before us.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB :)
 

Fitch

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Re: Leased Motor ?

Your most likely better off to buy the outboard unless you are using it as a rental unit and getting a good income off of it. What size motor are you looking for? This guy I know gives great deals on used ones.<br />greg@pinewoodsports.com :)
 

Jarhead

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Re: Leased Motor ?

I want to THANK all of you guys for your very helpfull ideas, and I guess I'll just keep my 70HP-81 Merc for now !- SEMPER FI.... :D
 

its-a-sweater

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Re: Leased Motor ?

JARHEAD,<br /><br />THE HOST OF THIS SITE (IBOATS) HAVE ALOT OF REBUILT, USED AND DEMO MOTORS FOR SALE. THEY LOOK LIKE SOME GREAT DEALS. CLICK ON THE BOAT MOTORS TAB AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.
 
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