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1985 Merc 80hp remote w/ tilt and trim - Opinions Wanted
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<blockquote data-quote="pjcalla" data-source="post: 324308" data-attributes="member: 12279"><p>Well, in my search for an outboard for my project, I stumbled upon a boat, trailer and motor that is being sold dirt cheap. I'm a little skeptical, but who knows, I may have just found the deal of the year. It is a 1985 (he thinks) Mercury 80hp outboard with controls that is currently on a boat (I will give that away or junk it). He said it has run 5 times this year, but needs a tune up. He said it definitely needs new plugs and needs the carb cleaned. He said it was "missing a little, but that could be from it sitting for 2 years." According to him, compression is good (I will check), and the lower unit was replaced (maybe just fluids) this year. Tilt and trim work and the fluids were changed this year as well.</p><p></p><p>Here's the rub, my boat is only rated for 30hp, but I was thinking if everything checked out, get it, and trade it for a 30. If nothing else, would it be possible to use the controls, tilt/trim, on another outboard? Would it have to be a Mercury of the same era? I'm a complete noob to this, and would appreciate your input.</p><p></p><p>BTW, what would you pay for this motor? Yes, I know it's hard to tell without seeing the actual unit, but assume it needs new plugs and a carb rebuild.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for your time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pjcalla, post: 324308, member: 12279"] Well, in my search for an outboard for my project, I stumbled upon a boat, trailer and motor that is being sold dirt cheap. I'm a little skeptical, but who knows, I may have just found the deal of the year. It is a 1985 (he thinks) Mercury 80hp outboard with controls that is currently on a boat (I will give that away or junk it). He said it has run 5 times this year, but needs a tune up. He said it definitely needs new plugs and needs the carb cleaned. He said it was "missing a little, but that could be from it sitting for 2 years." According to him, compression is good (I will check), and the lower unit was replaced (maybe just fluids) this year. Tilt and trim work and the fluids were changed this year as well. Here's the rub, my boat is only rated for 30hp, but I was thinking if everything checked out, get it, and trade it for a 30. If nothing else, would it be possible to use the controls, tilt/trim, on another outboard? Would it have to be a Mercury of the same era? I'm a complete noob to this, and would appreciate your input. BTW, what would you pay for this motor? Yes, I know it's hard to tell without seeing the actual unit, but assume it needs new plugs and a carb rebuild. Thanks for your time. [/QUOTE]
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