supply and price of used motors

[tashasdaddy]

seems like in the last 3 months, the supply of used motors has diminished, and the prices have gone up. i watch ebay every day. i haven't seen anything to buy, 2 months. any one else noticed this.

 

[4.0l sahara]

Re: supply and price of used motors

YA I'm looking for a 56-58 10hp johnson and a yaer ago there were tons around the web. Now theres only one on ebay. I posted a wated add and got alot of responses that way. That mat be the way to do it now.

 

[wbeaton]

Re: supply and price of used motors

You still haven't found a motor, 4.0L? I thought you had a nice 1957 in hand.

I only watch eBay for parts (still looking for some Javelin chrome), but the supply of motors up here is still going strong even though we have a foot of snow on the ground.

 

[4.0l sahara]

Re: supply and price of used motors

You still haven't found a motor, 4.0L? I thought you had a nice 1957 in hand.

I only watch eBay for parts (still looking for some Javelin chrome), but the supply of motors up here is still going strong even though we have a foot of snow on the ground.

Ya that one fell threw. It was around 7 hours away from me. Way in upstate ny. He wouldn't ship. But I have a nice one with a tank for 300 and there is a 10 hp evinrude on ebay for cheap thats in ny. It's tempting. Guy says it has good compression. It's missing the shifter and hasn't run in awhile but don't care as long as it has compression. What do you guys think?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: supply and price of used motors

thats what i paid for my 58 35hp.

 

[cc67]

Re: supply and price of used motors

I come across alot of old motors and most are priced reasonably. But they usually end up being so far away that when you figure in the gas and travel time,they are not worth it to me.

 

[wbeaton]

Re: supply and price of used motors

Ya that one fell threw. It was around 7 hours away from me. Way in upstate ny. He wouldn't ship. But I have a nice one with a tank for 300 and there is a 10 hp evinrude on ebay for cheap thats in ny. It's tempting. Guy says it has good compression. It's missing the shifter and hasn't run in awhile but don't care as long as it has compression. What do you guys think?

The Evinrude would have to be real cheap when you consider shipping costs. How much $$$? $150 for the tune-up parts + shipping + cost of motor + cost of replacement parts = lots of cash. The $300 motor might be a better deal if its local.

 

[jbjennings]

Re: supply and price of used motors

Tashasdaddy,
I like to watch ebay and have noticed there are very few old 5.5-25hp motors too, lately. The ones that are on there aren't that great. I thought it was because it was late in winter time since I've only been looking since last March or so. usually, there's some really nice looking motors for around 400-500 bucks that are original and appear to have low hours......I don't buy any that high but like to look at 'em. I was wondering the same thing you were. Maybe it'll pick back up when it gets warmer---I hear that's when they get the best prices and therefore everyone wants to sell then.
JBJ

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: supply and price of used motors

yes, the ebay supply of decent motors has dried up. i've been looking for a 50 - 75 for months. at a decent price. with the economy the way it is, i would think some would be selling to raise cash. maybe they are holding on to them rather than upgrading.