need advice on used outboard purchase...

[bigshrimpin]

Originally Posted by 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.

This is going to be true with every $1500 - $2500 motor. People wouldn't be selling them if there was nothing wrong with them. You just need to figure out if the problems are something you can fix or deal with. If you keep looking you'll find a gem. If you can wait until Nov/Dec . . . You can get some smokin deals. You just need to budget for it and not blow your wad until the holiday season.

The value I add (or at least am trying to add) to the buying equation is that I've done the leg work to locate exceptional older motors and fixed any issues with them. I will not sell POS motors or attempt to mask major problems . . . those motors get stripped of good parts and go to the scrap yard.