Was I taken?

[wazoo99]

Yesterday i purchased a used Evinrude ser no<br /><br />EO660120<br /><br />I have no idea how old it is can anyone help?<br /><br />I paid 430 dollars for it from a local marina in wisconsin...was told it runs fine.<br /><br />Since its winter i have to wait until spring to see if it runs.<br /><br />Does anyone know if i got a good deal or did i got taken. It was only one of three outboards available in the area.<br /><br />I will use it on a 14 ft alumicraft boat.

 

[dk990496]

Re: Was I taken?

Please post the model number

 

[Solittle]

Re: Was I taken?

You sure have more faith in humanity than I do. Good luck with it.<br /><br />Most folks would not buy a motor of any kind with out running it and most boaters who know anything about boats would not buy a motor without a in water test.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Was I taken?

You are right, very few used motors in the Wausau area. I believe all the dealers dump their motors to one guy. He is in Marshfield and only sells them on ebay. He sold over 120 motors in 2003.<br /><br />As stated above, please tell us the model number and horsepower of the motor.

 

[wazoo99]

Re: Was I taken?

Sorry the horsepower is 15 HP<br /><br />The reading of the Model no is difficult;<br /><br />but i believe it is 15RCUD<br /><br />it could be 15RCVD.<br /><br />Any info would be much appreciated.

 

[dk990496]

Re: Was I taken?

wazoo its a 1987

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: Was I taken?

If it runs good,the price is fine.You should not wait until spring to run it though.Get a barrel and fill it with water or put earmuffs on it and put it on a stand and RUN IT.It takes no time at all to re-winterize it.Check the compression after you run it.Better you do all this now in case there is a problem you can straighten it out with the seller soon while he still remembers you.The longer you wait if there is a problem ,the less chance you stand at getting it corrected.Charlie

 

[roscoe]

Re: Was I taken?

If the motor is in good condition, you got a good price.<br /><br />I have almost the exact motor, but a 1985 johnson.<br />It should scoot your Alumacraft along just fine. <br /><br />Perhaps too fast, depending on the model of your boat. I have a 15' Alumacraft which is rated for 50hp and handles my 35hp just fine. But I was in my grandfathers 14' Alumacraft, which was narrow and tippy. His 7.5hp was plenty to scare me. Or maybe it was his driving. <br /><br />Perhaps you could swing a deal with the marina/dealer you bought it from. I'm sure they have a test tank in their shop. Ask them for a test run in their tank.<br /><br />If that doesn't work out, contact me. I have a water tank in the yard that we could fill and give it a try. But I'll only be available on Wednesday the 23rd.<br />email babybirds@direcway.com