What should i pay for this motor?

[starcraftstriper]

I found this motor on craigslist and ive talked to the guy and he said he would sell it outright but told me to tell him a price. What is a reasonable price for this motor?? My 25hp for your 9.9hp
I dont want either of us to get screwed Any help is greatly appreciated

 

[roscoe]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

don't understand.
you say outright, then mention trading motors.

i've got a 9.9 that you can buy for $200.
i also have one for $1200.

if he wants to sell, he needs to set a price.
if you give a price, he will ask for more or walk away.

what motor are you buying? condition? year? make?
what is the going price in your location?

 

[starcraftstriper]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

don't understand.
you say outright, then mention trading motors.

i've got a 9.9 that you can buy for $200.
i also have one for $1200.

if he wants to sell, he needs to set a price.
if you give a price, he will ask for more or walk away.

what motor are you buying? condition? year? make?
what is the going price in your location?

Sorry about that the link didnt work. here it is My 25hp for your 9.9hp and he told me he would sell it outright for 600 is that too much??

 

[Whoopbass]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

$600 is too much. $300 range is more what its worth.

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

In a lot of areas a 9.9 is worth a lot more than a 25.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

In a lot of areas a 9.9 is worth a lot more than a 25.

I agree. We have a lot of lakes limited to 9.9 so that alone makes them a top seller.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

$600 is top end for that motor, and then if it's from someone you know and trust. I'd say $450 is better if it's in great condition.

There's a market function too; I'm on the coast where it's hard to find old motors in good condition due to salt getting the bolts

 

[jbjennings]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

$600 is too much. $300 range is more what its worth.

It varies a lot, but I personally think a 25hp motor is WORTH more than $300 if it can be tested on a boat and proven to run and idle nicely and hold gear. Especially with the cost of a new 25hp outboard in the 3-4k range. If I owned a nice running 25 of any year that had a well-sealed lower unit that ran nicely and held gear, I wouldn't take $300 for it. I'd want $600 for my '54 electric start 25hp if I ever wanted to sell it---but I might never get it......
JMO,
JBJ

 

[Jim Hawkins]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

A 9.9 is most likely worth more than that motor and the (craigslist) poster alluded to that by saying he may throw in some cash.

An 80's vintage 9.9 often goes for $400 to $600

That is an older motor with points and not electronic ignition.

My first impression is $300 for that motor but I wouldn't buy a motor that old that was only worth $300 because no matter what the guy says you don't know the condition it's in. But as jbjennings said IF and I mean IF it has good compression, and if you can test it out on a boat (not in a bucket) and IF you can idle it all the way down and while idling move it in and out of gear without stalling, and if it has no problems starting or shifting, and if it pumps water ok then it may be a motor worth $600. Maybe.

 

[starcraftstriper]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

Thanks for everyone's help. I need some more. Here's the deal he said 600 is the least he will take. So I started looking for another. I found a 1985 25hp Johnson with electric start. The motor is currently on a boat and he is selling both. But told me hwill just sell the motor for 800 dollars. I honestly don't know much about a boat motor other then the normal stuff. Don't even know how to check compression. So which seems to be a better deal??

 

[ezmobee]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

$800 is way too much for an '85 25.

 

[jbjennings]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

The '85 25hp with electric start is well worth 200 more. I think 800 is a little steep but not by much if it runs good. It has shallow drive and through-hub (not pin-drive prop) exhaust I believe. It'd have to be in really, really nice condition to pay $800 for it---like showroom, almost. But it's a lot better motor than the pin-drive motors before it.

JMO,
JBJ

 

[starcraftstriper]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

25 HP Johnson Outboard Hows this look? Im just trying to find the best deal for the money. I have 800 to spend... I dont know much about boat motors. I know a lot about cars but not boat motors. So im just looking for yalls help

 

[ezmobee]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

That's fairly reasonable price since it can be demonstrated.

 

[Jim Hawkins]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

OK, back the truck up.

You say you don't know much about motors (boat) so the best motor for you may not be gauged by price but by how well the motor is going to run for you trouble free. A compression test on an old used motor is pretty important. Find a friend with a compression tester, a simple little guage that gets screwed into the spark plug hole. You want to see compression of 90 to 120 on both cylinders and close to the same pressure on both (not 90 on one and 120 on the other) Also find a friend that knows boat motors to go with you and then check,

IF it has good compression, and if you can test it out on a boat (not in a bucket) and IF you can idle it all the way down and while idling move it in and out of gear without stalling, and if it has no problems starting or shifting, and if it pumps water ok.

I would really try to find a motor that can be demonstrated on a boat and would rather see you pay on the high side for something that gives you piece of mind than a good cheap deal on a motor that will need attention. There are many other things to watch for on a motor but you need a trained eye, and even then you can miss something. Well thats more than 2 cents, keep the change.

 

[starcraftstriper]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

OK, back the truck up.

You say you don't know much about motors (boat) so the best motor for you may not be gauged by price but by how well the motor is going to run for you trouble free. A compression test on an old used motor is pretty important. Find a friend with a compression tester, a simple little guage that gets screwed into the spark plug hole. You want to see compression of 90 to 120 on both cylinders and close to the same pressure on both (not 90 on one and 120 on the other) Also find a friend that knows boat motors to go with you and then check,

IF it has good compression, and if you can test it out on a boat (not in a bucket) and IF you can idle it all the way down and while idling move it in and out of gear without stalling, and if it has no problems starting or shifting, and if it pumps water ok.

I would really try to find a motor that can be demonstrated on a boat and would rather see you pay on the high side for something that gives you piece of mind than a good cheap deal on a motor that will need attention. There are many other things to watch for on a motor but you need a trained eye, and even then you can miss something. Well thats more than 2 cents, keep the change.

. Thanks you sir for all the knowledge I really do appreciate and am going to take all the advice you gave. I just don't have any friends that know boat motors. That's the only problem I have. I do have one question. I have always heard not to get a motor just ran in a bucket is the only reason behind that where you can see the motor under load

 

[Jim Hawkins]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

There are some problems that will show up on the water that may not be noticed in a test using a bucket or muffs. A motor may run well with the cover off, but not on. A trained person can gauge these things and evaluate the motors worth but if you need a motor thats just plain going to work without repairs it really helps to see it put through it's paces, so to speak. I recently checked out a motor this way. Back and forth across the lake, different speeds, starting and stopping, forward, reverse, idling and wide open throttle. It was a beautiful 25HP Yamaha and at a very fair price but I found it just wasn't the power I wanted. Had I not tested it on the water I may have bought it.

If your looking for a tiller handle motor it should not be unreasonable to work out with the seller to test it on your boat or his for your peace of mind. Good luck.

 

[dkonrai]

Re: What should i pay for this motor?

i just sold a 72 evinrude 20 hp short shaft, tiller. i installed a 25hp carb, replaced all the ignition (including wires) water pump (75.00) impeller, and resealed the lower unit, rebuilt fuel pump all new hoses, it was a very low hour motor the gears looked brand new. i had 10 calls on this motor, and i should have sold it for more. the thumb screws had to be drilled out do to sitting for so long. she had 130/130 in each cylinder. it started on the second pull after sitting for 3 months.
i live out on the west coast and got 600 for the motor. it sold in 10 minutes of posting. now this motor wasnt in mint condition but was maybe a 8.5 out of 10. some paint fade, but the hood still had a nice shine. i bought it from the original owners grandson.
i guess it depends on the market? i have a evinrude 18 hp, 1968 that i am wondering how she will bring.
dino