[willie17]

I HAVE THE OPTION TO BUY A 9 HP LONG SHAFT MERC FOR MY WILLIE DRIFT BOAT. THE MOTOR IS TWO YEARS OLD AND USED ABOUT 5 OR 6 TIMES I CAN BUY IT FOR 850 IS THAT A FAIR PRICE JUST ASKING THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO RESPOND

 

[Pete]

If it's a long shaft, 2 cycle with that little use, it sounds like a great deal. Merc's come in 8 and 9.9 horse power. 9 isn't right. I'd still check the serial number to verify the age and do a compression test to make sure it is in good shape. Look for any oil or residue around the exhaust port on the back/bottom of the motor case.

 

[Fishen Fool]

It is a very good price, if you don't take it let me know, I might take it!

 

[24 on/ 48 off]

That's a good deal if it checks out OK


--spud-- :smile:

 

[willie17]

thanks for the responses

i got it last night and it doesn't even look like its been in the water and the guy i got it from wife stated that it only saw the water three or four times

i will keep my eyes open for any more deals like this i come across and post them since i have a motor

 

[Johnny Mac]

Originally posted by Pete:
Look for any oil or residue around the exhaust port on the back/bottom of the motor case.

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">What is that a sign of?

 

[skrimmy]

Willie17, you got yourself a great deal on the motor. Way to go!

 

[SnoSldr]

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Originally posted by Pete:
Look for any oil or residue around the exhaust port on the back/bottom of the motor case.
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What is that a sign of?

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Ya I thought all old mercs did this?

 

[Thumper]

Originally posted by Pete:
"Look for any oil or residue around the exhaust port on the back/bottom of the motor case."

The residue on mine is about 3/4 inches thick. I've had about a dozen Mercs in my life, and they all build residue there. I sure hope it is normal.

[ 05-15-2003, 02:16 PM: Message edited by: Thumper ]

 

[FishinMission]

Oh nevermind....I was gonna suggest you have the Ser. # checked out...in case it had been stolen. But I'm sure you knew the guy you bought it from, etc. etc.

Reason I brought it up....an acquaintance had his ser# checked when he registered his boat, or took it in for serice... and had found he'd bought a stolen motor. I think it happened when he licensed his boat. But they confiscated it, and he was out a motor and about $900.00.

:blush:

Mark

[ 05-15-2003, 11:53 AM: Message edited by: FishinMission ]