Outboard motor question?

[elkgetter]

We have a 8 hp johnson outboard motor to sell. This thing is like brand new. It looks like it might have been used once or twice. We heard they run about $100 per HP for a used one. Is that about right?

Elkgetter

 

[Delw]

No.. cause that would mean a 150 hp would sell for about 1500 ... you cant touch one running for under 4k(and then that woudl be a piece of crap)... Most new and good 150 sell for around 6-12k


Check around with your local paper
Delw

 

[elkgetter]

Thanks Delw, as you can tell we don't know much about boats. My pa in law just bought this property and they left a bunch of stuff there so now he's trying to sale it all. The nice thing is none of it's junk.

 

[Delw]

Those little motors sell for some good money if the are in good shape.... also check out ebay.com

that might help you price it....


Delw

 

[Mntman]

good thing to check the papers to see what they are going for in your area.
I picked up a 9.9 johnson 1969 model with electric start for $600. So, the $ per hp never stays the same.
Advertise to some of the trout fisherman in your area. The magic HP # around here is 7.5 because the trout lakes up north have restrictions on them for that HP or less.
Good luck

 

[nudepygmy]

I heard they raised the max. HP to 10 on the northern lakes that allow gas motors. Anyone else know if that is true?

 

[Delw]

Nudedude. I thought I read that on the game and fish site also.....
Delw