price question on boat motor

[let.it.fly]

how much would you expect to pay for a 140 horse mercury outboard with full hydrolics, runs excelent, 2 stroke, 1980?

[THunt]

$1500-$3000

[Rick]

$1500-$3000

For a 30 year old outboard? 

Dude,you're crazy.

That thing isn't worth more than a couple hundred bucks.

[carpsniperg2]

hell yeah from what i have been around i would say maybe 500.00 it is 30 years old

[MtnMuley]

$800-$1300 is my thought.

[FC]

$500 at the most and only if it's in museum condition. You have no idea what the water jackets look like or anything else for that matter. I would want to see it run for at least 20 minutes before buying an outboard that old. That thing is going to eat you alive on gas too, 4-strokes save you so much money on gas it's incredible.

[fishcrazy]

I wouldn't touch it. Getting parts for it will be a bigger challenge than getting the old one off. LOL

Kris

[let.it.fly]

it is acctualy my motor. it runs great i have never had a problem with it.

[Skillet]

Rule of thumb on old boat motors -
Good runners, never let you down, etc. - $10/hp tops.
Runs, but needs some work - $5/ hp tops.
Not running - scrap value less disposal fees for non-salvageable parts.

[Rick]

I looked at NADA and they had it priced at $180.

Of course thats just a starting point. Could be a few bucks more,or less depending on condition. One guys excellent is another guys junk.

Call a couple dealers and get their opinion.

[alanger]

750 obo

[FC]

Are you re-powering your boat? If so, what are you looking at getting?

[THunt]

Yes that my fault. I just re read the post. I thought it was a 1990 but my price is probley high for that as well. Sorry. Didnt mean to lead you worng.

[Hunterman]

At the very, very most would be $500.00 and you have tothrow in at lease one good gass can, and hose..

Hunterman(Tony)