need advice on used outboard purchase...

[bsteckel]

well, i sure do hope i find a motor to suit me....:) it seems like every one i find, has some issues that are uncovered.

i would like something that is not an antique, and does not look like an antique.

i guess there are not many guys out there that keep things in good shape. i have seen motors that i would not even think of hanging on my boat .. i dont care how good they say they run. unfortunately i have this hangup with appearance .. i need things to look as good as they perform.

BS ..your motors look nice and clean .. maybe i can get a newer hood to bring the looks back into the 90's and get close to the 200 hp i am looking for. that may fit the bill nicely.

shoot me some pics of what you have... also need a prop.

also stumbled on a '93 yammi 150 here in DEL while on vaca. guy is kinda high on price at this point, but that may change.

i agree with the fact that this thread has been informative. i know i have learned a lot and hopefully someone who is doing what i am doing in the future can benefit as well.

i wish i was not on such a budget .. i could have saved hours and just hung a new one on there ..but thats not gonna happen.