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leo posted 08-23-2006 01:40 PM ET (US)
Tell me your experience with rebuilt motors. I do not want to spend the money for a new motor as I will not use the boat that much. I just bought a 15-foot Boston Whaler boat. It had a 70 evinrude that was totaled by hurricane Ivan. Will a smaller moter push this boat very well? I am refinishing or replacing all of the wood and need a little help with the motor. Thanks, Leo
The Judge posted 08-23-2006 03:38 PM ET (US)
Be VERY carefull with "rebuilt" engines. Rebuilt to some is a new set of spark plug wires and a prop. If you do buy rebuilt, better be cheap and have a 1yr warranty that is a REAL warranty. A $5,000 70hp new vs a $3000 rebuilt, go new in my opinion. Now if you find a nice used one for $1800, probably a good option. Thing right now is you already have the OMC controls, prop, and wiring harness etc. Staying with OMC will save you a lot of money. If you do buy used, make sure you get the controls, etc or price it in because that can set you back about $700.
Minimum I would out on a 15 is 50hp but try and find a 60 or 70 OMC if you want to be thrilled.
Sal DiMercurio posted 08-23-2006 08:38 PM ET (US)
Give Mike a call at .."Blackbird" ....877 983 2537
Just totally rebuilt my 1997 - 70 hp Johnson.
Good people.
Tell him I told you to call.
Sal
jimh posted 08-28-2006 08:08 AM ET (US)
I have purchased four used outboard motors from individual sellers without any warranty. In each transaction, I accepted the seller's representation of the condition of the motors, and I based this on my judgement of the seller's integrity. The individuals from whom I purchased these motors were all gentlemen and were not in the used outboard motor business. In all cases the motors performed satisfactorily, however, all of them had minor problems which needed some repairs.
Robob2003 posted 08-29-2006 09:46 AM ET (US)
leo,
When I bought my 1966 Sakonnet in 2003 it had a rebuilt 1980 Johnson on it with all of the paperwork from a large engine rebuilder in Miami. It even had a three year warranty with a year remaining. I wouldn't have put so much money into such an old motor but it runs great.
Bob on Tampa Bay
Florida15 posted 08-29-2006 04:59 PM ET (US)
Leo, I had a 50 Johnson on my '88 15' and I was happy with it. With two men and fishing gear, it would do about 34 mph.
But, like The Judge said, I wouldn't go smaller than a 50.
scottwell posted 05-02-2008 09:02 PM ET (US)
[A long narrative about an experience in having an engine rebuilt has been deleted because it was a duplicate of another article just posted by this author--jimh]
fourdfish posted 05-02-2008 09:29 PM ET (US)
I had a 48hp Johnson rebuilt many years ago by a reputable mechanic and it still is running good today.
contender posted 05-02-2008 10:01 PM ET (US)
If you have the cash and the time I would look and call marine dealers, A lot of time they have NOS and you can get a deal with full warranty. Call Dusky Marine in Ft Lauderdale I was there the other day they had a Brand new 115 etec for 5500 (they had other sizes and brands also). Just get on the computer and start looking...good luck to you
jimh posted 05-02-2008 10:09 PM ET (US)
When you have an engine rebuilt you are investing your money in the skill of the person performing the rebuild. It is extremely important that you select a person to rebuild the engine who possesses the skill to perform the rebuild. You may spend $4,000 to have an engine re-built, and almost all of that is simply an investment in the labor of the re-builder.
15ft90hp posted 05-05-2008 09:43 PM ET (US)
My 15' is a 1982, it had a 1983 70hp Evinrude without trim/tilt, it ran OK. I'm redoing my hull and wanted something newer and with t/t.
I found a 1991 17' CC and trailer with a 2006 Yamaha 90hp including binnacal control, key switch, digital tach. and all the wire harness. The boat was very dirty and needed new bottem paint, I cleaned the heck out of her, painted my 70hp and hung it on, spent about $100.00 on small stuff and sold her in one month after I got it.
If I say my old motor was worth $500.00, plus the first cost of 17 footer, plus $100.00, minus what I sold it for------------------------------------------------------------------------------I paid $1500.00 for the 90hp w/controls!
Moral of the story;
Where there's a will there's a way, there is a lot of great deals out there. The internet is a great tool, use it.
This all just happened within the last few months.
Matt
Tohsgib posted 05-06-2008 10:33 AM ET (US)
I have done that before and sometimes you break even.

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Author	Topic: Buying A Used Outboard Motor
leo	posted 08-23-2006 01:40 PM ET (US) Tell me your experience with rebuilt motors. I do not want to spend the money for a new motor as I will not use the boat that much. I just bought a 15-foot Boston Whaler boat. It had a 70 evinrude that was totaled by hurricane Ivan. Will a smaller moter push this boat very well? I am refinishing or replacing all of the wood and need a little help with the motor. Thanks, Leo
The Judge	posted 08-23-2006 03:38 PM ET (US) Be VERY carefull with "rebuilt" engines. Rebuilt to some is a new set of spark plug wires and a prop. If you do buy rebuilt, better be cheap and have a 1yr warranty that is a REAL warranty. A $5,000 70hp new vs a $3000 rebuilt, go new in my opinion. Now if you find a nice used one for $1800, probably a good option. Thing right now is you already have the OMC controls, prop, and wiring harness etc. Staying with OMC will save you a lot of money. If you do buy used, make sure you get the controls, etc or price it in because that can set you back about $700. Minimum I would out on a 15 is 50hp but try and find a 60 or 70 OMC if you want to be thrilled.
Sal DiMercurio	posted 08-23-2006 08:38 PM ET (US) Give Mike a call at .."Blackbird" ....877 983 2537 Just totally rebuilt my 1997 - 70 hp Johnson. Good people. Tell him I told you to call. Sal
jimh	posted 08-28-2006 08:08 AM ET (US) I have purchased four used outboard motors from individual sellers without any warranty. In each transaction, I accepted the seller's representation of the condition of the motors, and I based this on my judgement of the seller's integrity. The individuals from whom I purchased these motors were all gentlemen and were not in the used outboard motor business. In all cases the motors performed satisfactorily, however, all of them had minor problems which needed some repairs.
Robob2003	posted 08-29-2006 09:46 AM ET (US) leo, When I bought my 1966 Sakonnet in 2003 it had a rebuilt 1980 Johnson on it with all of the paperwork from a large engine rebuilder in Miami. It even had a three year warranty with a year remaining. I wouldn't have put so much money into such an old motor but it runs great. Bob on Tampa Bay
Florida15	posted 08-29-2006 04:59 PM ET (US) Leo, I had a 50 Johnson on my '88 15' and I was happy with it. With two men and fishing gear, it would do about 34 mph. But, like The Judge said, I wouldn't go smaller than a 50.
scottwell	posted 05-02-2008 09:02 PM ET (US) [A long narrative about an experience in having an engine rebuilt has been deleted because it was a duplicate of another article just posted by this author--jimh]
fourdfish	posted 05-02-2008 09:29 PM ET (US) I had a 48hp Johnson rebuilt many years ago by a reputable mechanic and it still is running good today.
contender	posted 05-02-2008 10:01 PM ET (US) If you have the cash and the time I would look and call marine dealers, A lot of time they have NOS and you can get a deal with full warranty. Call Dusky Marine in Ft Lauderdale I was there the other day they had a Brand new 115 etec for 5500 (they had other sizes and brands also). Just get on the computer and start looking...good luck to you
jimh	posted 05-02-2008 10:09 PM ET (US) When you have an engine rebuilt you are investing your money in the skill of the person performing the rebuild. It is extremely important that you select a person to rebuild the engine who possesses the skill to perform the rebuild. You may spend $4,000 to have an engine re-built, and almost all of that is simply an investment in the labor of the re-builder.
15ft90hp	posted 05-05-2008 09:43 PM ET (US) My 15' is a 1982, it had a 1983 70hp Evinrude without trim/tilt, it ran OK. I'm redoing my hull and wanted something newer and with t/t. I found a 1991 17' CC and trailer with a 2006 Yamaha 90hp including binnacal control, key switch, digital tach. and all the wire harness. The boat was very dirty and needed new bottem paint, I cleaned the heck out of her, painted my 70hp and hung it on, spent about $100.00 on small stuff and sold her in one month after I got it. If I say my old motor was worth $500.00, plus the first cost of 17 footer, plus $100.00, minus what I sold it for------------------------------------------------------------------------------I paid $1500.00 for the 90hp w/controls! Moral of the story; Where there's a will there's a way, there is a lot of great deals out there. The internet is a great tool, use it. This all just happened within the last few months. Matt
Tohsgib	posted 05-06-2008 10:33 AM ET (US) I have done that before and sometimes you break even.