BassBlaster
Well-known member
I'm looking for a used outboard in the 9 to 10 HP range. I want as much power as possible but still want to fish the 10HP limit lakes. My budget is 400 bucks so my options are somewhat limited. I'm haveing trouble finding much. So heres what I have found. What do you guys think? Take a chance or keep looking?
First is a 1957 Johnson 10hp that the guy says has been checked over by a marine mechanic and it just needs coils, points, condensors and a carb rebuild. Probably a new water pump kit too. He says the mechanic told him he would be surprised if it was ever ran more than a handful of times and he says it looks brand new. I'm still waiting on pics. He never used it because he got a boat that needed a long shaft and this is short. He has never heard it run but says it turns over freely just fine. his price is $200 down from $300. I priced the parts for right around 100 bucks for everything.
Next is a 1989 Johnson 9.9. The guy says it runs but runs wide open. he says someone messed with the carb and it has some silicone in it. A carb rebuild should make it like new again. But...He refuses to demo it and wont give me a reason why he wont show me it runs. His price is $250 and i havnt tried to get him to drop it yet so there may be room to play there.
What do you guys think? Keep looking or take a chance?
First is a 1957 Johnson 10hp that the guy says has been checked over by a marine mechanic and it just needs coils, points, condensors and a carb rebuild. Probably a new water pump kit too. He says the mechanic told him he would be surprised if it was ever ran more than a handful of times and he says it looks brand new. I'm still waiting on pics. He never used it because he got a boat that needed a long shaft and this is short. He has never heard it run but says it turns over freely just fine. his price is $200 down from $300. I priced the parts for right around 100 bucks for everything.
Next is a 1989 Johnson 9.9. The guy says it runs but runs wide open. he says someone messed with the carb and it has some silicone in it. A carb rebuild should make it like new again. But...He refuses to demo it and wont give me a reason why he wont show me it runs. His price is $250 and i havnt tried to get him to drop it yet so there may be room to play there.
What do you guys think? Keep looking or take a chance?