Will12785
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I'd buy it. An aluminum boat is hard to fuck up. Worst case it needs a new outboard which is something I'd recommend anyway.
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Thinking about buying a boat
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Why would I replace an outboard that as fully rebuilt (engine and lower) in 2022?
cuz whatever size outboard it currently has... needs to get replaced with a bigger one
Will12785
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New outboards are night and day different in performance compared to old. Not saying to change it right away but old outboards are finicky.
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Why was the engine rebuilt?
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RusM
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FYI this is all you need to make sure it runs. A sea trial is always a good idea, but if it starts right up after sitting all winter you probably don't need one. Well, maybe a good idea to verify it floats.
Also, always make sure the drain plug is in before launching it.
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Also, always make sure the drain plug is in before launching it.
Seachoice Rectangular Motor Flusher 1 pk - Ace Hardware
Extend the life of your engine by flushing away salt, silt and sand after every use. Prevents clogging and corrosion. For use on most outboards and sterndrives with side water inlets.Find the MOTOR FLUSHER-RECTANGULR at Ace.
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Mothfukle
Called the guy to meet up and look at it, asked again the engine. 1992 Johnson 40hp with power tilt, power trim, and electric start.
Offer 2k
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Mothfukle
In addition, there is a live well with pump, the tires are brand new, it could use a Bearing Buddy cap, it has a new LED light kit on the trailer with permanent trailer registration, and it has a second fuel tank.
That seems like a good motor, especially with a fresh rebuild.
Sounds about right.
Those bearings are probably toast, I'd plan to replace both sides.
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I do
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hell yeah
Tiha
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That looks like a good deal.
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The 40 hp motors are decent, the lower units are pretty fragile and hard to find used. They bring a premium. The power trim system for tgat year is something else that brings a lot of money. If the powerhead blew tomorrow( they are known for hanging rods out the blick) you cpuld probably recoup have you're investment in motor parts. Older 2 stroke tiller handle engines with power trim are in high demand for duck hunters and flats guys. If you decide to repower,you cpuld recoup a fair amount on that engine. BTW, a new 40 hp will run you around $6000
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Username checks out.
SomeGuyFromOlympia
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me and the kid keep thinking about building one of these just to run around in when it is too hot to do anything else
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That looks like a great deal, especially if the trailer has most of its life left. If the motor runs, it is probably worth 1500. Boat and trailer in good shape worth at least 2. Package is only 30 years old and will zip right along with a 40. I gave 1250 for a 16' Lund of 70s vintage, no motor, galvanized trailer in good shape. Gave that amount again for a 2004 Mercury 25 2 stroke. And I'm happy with my deals. I could sell that motor any day for what I gave for it. Lund are considered the nicest aluminum v hulls, and that one is in good shape. I'll buy it if you don't.
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our family has that same boat, should float in about 2" of waterThat looks like a great deal, especially if the trailer has most of its life left. If the motor runs, it is probably worth 1500. Boat and trailer in good shape worth at least 2. Package is only 30 years old and will zip right along with a 40. I gave 1250 for a 16' Lund of 70s vintage, no motor, galvanized trailer in good shape. Gave that amount again for a 2004 Mercury 25 2 stroke. And I'm happy with my deals. I could sell that motor any day for what I gave for it. Lund are considered the nicest aluminum v hulls, and that one is in good shape. I'll buy it if you don't.
we have been on many a fun adventures just heading up creeks around here
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It's now in my driveway. Came with a storage cover, too!
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That would explain the lower unit replacement.
Why did the powerhead need rebuilt?
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Mothfukle
It didn't, but since it was torn apart, might as well re-seal everything, and once down that rabbit hole, just do it all.
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just keep in mind, peoples ideas about being rebuilt, vary from on mechanic to another. Probably just a re-ring and reseal. If tehboat has sat for more than a couple months, plan on going thru the fuel system and carbs
But you could Surf and jetSki in the same day!I couldn’t justify 100k for a boat let alone 3-400,000k.
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Mothfukle
I know. I wouldn't be surprised if it was just disassembly, inspection, and reassembly with new gaskets and seals.
As for the fuel system, that's always a given. I sniffed the fuel tanks and it actually smelled good. He said he only put in the corn-free premium and added stabilizer, so that's a plus.