Hi all. I'm hoping for some guidance or suggestions. We have a 1997 Aquasport 225 Explorer. It has the original Johnson 225 which is currently locked up/seized. We are planning to sell the boat and purchase something newer however we are not entirely sure what our best plan of action should be.
Should we sell the boat 'as is', have the original motor rebuilt, or replace the motor with something else?
If it's best to have it gone through and rebuilt, what would the approximate cost be (ball park number)?
If it's best to replace with something else, what should we be looking around for? Motor, Age, Hours, Etc.
We have seen similar boats listed for anywhere from 10-16k, but seems the NADA lists it somewhere around 8-9k. Therefore, we don't want to spend a lot to get it going.
Thank you!
Should we sell the boat 'as is', have the original motor rebuilt, or replace the motor with something else?
If it's best to have it gone through and rebuilt, what would the approximate cost be (ball park number)?
If it's best to replace with something else, what should we be looking around for? Motor, Age, Hours, Etc.
We have seen similar boats listed for anywhere from 10-16k, but seems the NADA lists it somewhere around 8-9k. Therefore, we don't want to spend a lot to get it going.
Thank you!