what is a mid 80s 20hp johnson long shaft worth?

[tonyscj5]

Any ideas, motor runs good and has electric start, seller wants 850, seems high for a motor that old, but I am not sure?<br /><br />thanks

 

[mikeyzx2]

Re: what is a mid 80s 20hp johnson long shaft worth?

well I gave 450 for a 1985 8hp, I thought it was a good deal. got my money's worth so far despite a couple repairs (stripped carb stud had to replace entire manifold) and rebuilding carb. I've seen some on ebay fetch over a grand easy