Used Outboards

[dnj21]

Is there a good source of rebuilt or solid used outboards in Missouri?  Looking at an older bass boat without a motor, wondering if there was a good place to start searching.  Probably a 2 stroke in the 150Hp range, nothing too new (or expensive).

Live around Columbia, so LOZ and St Louis/KC are pretty easy to get to for me.

Thank you!

  

[fishinwrench]

Does the boat have Mercury/Evinrude/Yamaha controls, or will you also need a control box and harness assembly?   

How's the steering system?  Single cable or dual?  Does it operate smoothly?

Sounds like you're looking for a cheap insane deal, but I can assure you that is not likely.   In the end you'll easily spend 4-5k before you have anything you'll want to get out of sight of the boat ramp in.

[dnj21]

I had a good buddy say pretty much the same thing.  Thinking I my have to sell my duck hunting boat and approach the purchase with more adequate funds....

Thanks for the input, you are always very knowledgeable and I appreciate the help!

[Ketchup]

Got one laying around wrench? Merc controls, single cable "for now", something in the post 2005 era. 

[fishinwrench]

34 minutes ago, Ketchup said:

Got one laying around wrench? Merc controls, single cable "for now", something in the post 2005 era. 

Closest thing I have now is a 2000 150 Opti that I'm rebuilding for another forum member. It is on a 19' center console bay boat but might be sold separately. Should be ready in the next week or two.    I believe he has bought another boat and wants to sell. 

Coming soon is a 91 Evinrude XP150, and a 89 Johnson 235 beast that I think is gonna be a fuel guzzling barge pusher for a local dock co.

Only other Merc I have is a 4 cylinder  50 that I think is already sold.  First one here with the money gets it though.