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Selling an engine that was in Sandy
I've got a 96 Johnson 130hp engine that was on my Striper. During Sandy my boat was in AHMM, on land, and was partially submerged. My boat was smashed up against a concrete filled steel pole repeatedly. The cowling on the outboard was smashed, the starter was damaged,and some water got on the outside of the power head. I pulled the plugs and no water got in. I pulled the carbs and they were clean. I replaced the starter and she fired right up. Since then it's been sitting in my garage waiting to get a true test. I bought a boat that had a supposed bad engine but it turned out to be an electrical issue and my new boat has a 200 on it so I've got this one that has no home. My question is, what more can I do to make sure I can sell this engine in good conscience?
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1999 Wellcraft 22WA-200 Ocean Runner 1982 Grady White Tarpon 190-110 Evinrude-Sold 1996 Striper 2100WA-RIP Sandy 1989 Wellcraft 18-Sport-125 Force-sold 
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04-03-2014, 11:16 PM
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Disclose fully and let the buyer make an informed decision. Might also get them to sign a copy of the disclosure acknowledging that they got it and read it (I'm NOT a lawyer, but have done enough real estate and construction contracts to be very pro disclosure).
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 Scott, Portland, OR '85 V-20 I/O, Merc 170
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04-04-2014, 06:22 AM
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Rig it up on the Grady and let her rip. It will prove its worth. Also worth a lot more if it can be proven to operate correctly right before the buyers eyes, like magic.. let the money flow.. best of luck with it.
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04-04-2014, 11:09 AM
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Just ship it to me.... I'll find a cowling and give it a good looooong test on the V free of charge ;-)
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04-04-2014, 11:12 AM
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All of the previous suggestions are great. Sell it "as is", give the future owner full disclosure and make sure he signs a waver stating everything you have said here and that it's being sold "as is". Plus, if possible, take it out for a test run so they can see it's working properly. Additionally, if you haven't already, get a used cowl for the engine since you say the original one was smashed. Nothing sells an engine faster than it being "all there". Missing parts, especially the cowl, lower the value. Try Trixie's landing in Bayville, NJ. He has a yard full of old outboard parts, and while he might not be the cheapest around, he's usually a good source for used parts.
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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04-04-2014, 11:45 AM
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I'm in the process of repairing and painting the cowling. I do Autobody for a living so she'll be as good as new. I was more looking for any suggestions as to testing her out.
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1999 Wellcraft 22WA-200 Ocean Runner 1982 Grady White Tarpon 190-110 Evinrude-Sold 1996 Striper 2100WA-RIP Sandy 1989 Wellcraft 18-Sport-125 Force-sold
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