what's a hardly used new motor worth

[skiffer]

Bought a new 25hp merc 2 stroke this spring. Took it out for a test on my new skiff and concluded it's too much motor for the boat; I should have bought a 15hp. <br /><br />Question is, what's the best way to sell the Merc? It's virtually new, has only 3 hours on it. Do dealers take them in trade? How much discount should I sell it at. Motor is 25hp long shaft, electric and manual start, 2 stroke, has 2 gas tanks, used about 3 hours. Still has 3 years on the warranty.

 

[KenOhki]

Re: what's a hardly used new motor worth

well, any reputable place would take it back under the circumstance. especialy if your just looking to trade in and recoop a few bucks.<br /><br />If it wasnt new Id offer to work a trade with you. I have a 15 long that isnt enough for my boat, works great, but just isnt enough hehehe<br /><br />anyway you should be able to work this out with our dealer. and if not, be able to work a trade with someone else, especialy seing as how you want to downsize.<br /><br />as a general rule, New things loose 20 ta 40% of there value the second you open the package, and especialy after you use it, even once. But that is a dealer standpoint, opinions and values vary.<br /><br />good luck

 

[skiffer]

Re: what's a hardly used new motor worth

Ken-<br /><br />What brand motor is your 15 and how old is it?<br /><br />skiffer