Posted By: rscustomrods
Is there a market for used older motors?? - 09/02/16 07:02 AM
I am upgrading my motor on a boat and am wondering if there is a market for 200 hp motors from the early nineties? Any thoughts? Should I be posting on a website or trying to sell to a dealer?thanks for your time
Rich
post to your local craiglist?
i would say post it in the classifieds but you dont have enough post to do that. If its in good running condition its probably worth a couple grand with a title.
Posted By: Bobby Milam
Re: Is there a market for used older motors?? - 09/02/16 02:22 PM
Yes there is a market as long as you have a title. Without a title it is a hard sale
Posted By: Ted Martin
Re: Is there a market for used older motors?? - 09/02/16 04:29 PM
huge market, even for a popped motor (part it out). lots of old-boat guys out there. it will sell quick on bbc.
Posted By: rscustomrods
Re: Is there a market for used older motors?? - 09/02/16 06:32 PM
I have a blown etec in the garage I have had on BBC for over a year. Once the lower unit and cowling was sold, I have not been able to move any more parts. I figured if I can't sell 2006 parts I could not move 1990s parts. My 1994 merc runs perfectly and my 1991 runs too but is not as nice as the 1994. I will try BBC and see what happens but my experience so far has not been great. With both merc motors being at lake fork I think I will pay the fee and list them on here and see if there is any interest in Texas. Thanks for the input gents
Posted By: Jarrett Latta
Re: Is there a market for used older motors?? - 09/02/16 10:10 PM
Are they 2.5 mercs? Those are like gold
Posted By: Curtbass
Re: Is there a market for used older motors?? - 09/03/16 06:45 AM
Older motors are usually less. Has to be priced right enough. Is it rebuildable? Including controls,prop,etc.?LU Good? Pretty much has to be a good deal in case it has to be rebuilt or someone wants one to build a race motor with it. Lots out there for $2500 or less. TFF/BBC/Craigslist/Boat Trader. See where price point is on one like you've got. It still cost almost as much to build an older one as a new one. Parts & machine work isn't cheaper because it's older & parts actually can be more because of availability issues. A running 91 Merc 200 around $1500-2000. A running 94 Merc 200 $1700-2800. All controls around $150-250. I have a running rebuildable 1994' 200 Vindicator that I'd be happy to get $2500 for. 1 cylinder at 95,5 cylinders at 102-112. Estimates to completely rebuild from $3800-4700. 2005-2010 motor running with controls range from $6400 to over $9000. So therein lies the problem. Sell mine & spend 6 to 9K or spend 5K rebuild & still have a 22yr old motor????
Sorry for the long post but I send good luck wishes for you to get em sold.