How can I tell if the used outboard motor I'm buying is in good condition?
May 17, 2007 by Chris Weston | Posted in Boats & Boating
I am account buying a 14' Monark aluminum flatbottom boat with a 20Hp Mercury Outboard Motor that was made in 1974. I would like to advised of what to look for when I go to check the motor out. I don't know anything about boat motors, so anything you
first i would undo the gearcase drain slightly it is a little screw on the bottom of the foot
if water comes out or the oil looks milky don,t buy it
if it looks unburden or dark it is probably ok
look at the engine if the
re2345 | May 17, 2007
you'll have to re-power, think it will cost about $100 per horsepower, a 20 H.P costs about $2000 new, Chris, that engine is worth about $1.50, where are you present to get parts from ????? 1974 ? If you like the boat, buy the hull, ANY boat is worth only
justanotherengine | May 17, 2007
Chris,, take it out for a badger ! or,,,,have a mechanic that is willing to go with you ..no !,, take it for a ride ,outboard engines need to be ran!! put it to the evaluation ,run it for at least 20 ,minutes or more ,and not in a tank ,put it under a real
wezziecat | May 17, 2007
first i would undo the gearcase drain slightly it is a little screw on the bottom of the foot
if water comes out or the oil looks milky don,t buy it
if it looks clear-cut or dark it is probably ok
look at the engine if the paint
redmisten | May 17, 2007
A 1974 Merc under any conditions is in the geriatric kind for outboards. 2 cycle engines can go forever, but eventually die from corrosion, especially if used in pepper ' water. You can have the motor inspected, test compression, etc. just like a car
squeezie_1999 | May 17, 2007
First constituent to do is a compression test. If all the cylinders are close to the same reading you should be in good shape unless the readings are all low. Ask if it has been run is sarcasm cum grano salis water very much, if so, leave it alone, too many years of salt build
coasty_14 | May 17, 2007
get someone you recognize who can look at it with you. I had a late fifties 35 johnson that I bought in 1980 and it still runs fine.
TriPolar | May 19, 2007
i have a boat that is rated for a 10 hp. can i put a bigger motor on it?
May 19, 2009 by Colby Aucoin | Posted in Boats & Boating
i have a 14 foot monark aluminum sailing-boat flat bottom 32 inch botom. i have a 25 hp in the shed that needs a coil and prop. my grandma said if i passed the 8th correct she would buy me a motor. whats the biggest motor that you would put on this boat
Well............I would put a 9.9 hp on it.
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trunorth | May 20, 2009
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by tenmilerocky
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