Need help finding a used 15hp short shaft tiller motor - 80's or 90's model for small river boat. Have looked in paper, boat trader, internet, called most boat dealers in metroplex. The one's I have found have been too old or too expensive - might as well buy a new one.

Any help would be great!

Chaser

was in your situation 2 yrs. ago, was looking for a used motor, my friend actually bought one and it was the biggest mess ever!!! It was old,expensive, and only ran when it wanted to, if you are going to buy used (heaven forbid) the best place to find them is calling local marina's of boat repair places. These motors new last a very long time and in my opinion is well worth getting a new one, shop around a little bit and find the best price and u will be alright!

Rolly in Mineola has a 6 hp for probably $350.00 It has had very little use. 903-569-1175. Bart

Chaser. Don't know you mechanical ability but I thought I might add my two cents to this tread. I'm not an ace mechanic by any means but I can get by maintaining my two vehicles and four outboard motors. I found out not too many years ago that with a good shop manual you can completely rebuild an outboard motor with limited mechanical skills and tools. What I'm trying to say is they are really simple to work on. Parts are not going to be hard to get for an 80's or 90's model. Even the older one's you might have to look around but with the Internet you will more than likly find the part. I've got an old 54 model 12 horse Bucaneer that I can get parts for it was made by Gale. Anyway if you pick up one that isn't running for almost nothing you can work on it with the help of a shop manual and save some really big bucks and have a motor that you'll know inside and out. Just a thought! It worked for me.

Thanks for the info. I would like a new one, but is't hard to spend $2K on a motor that will only be used 5-10 times a year. I use my 19' CC the rest of the time.

Chaser

Thanks. I want to stay around 15hp.

Chaser

Thanks. I have worked on my share of outboards in the past, but I still want a newer motor in good shape. I have also spent hours paddling back to the ramp that I would like to avoid again if possible.

Chaser