I just picked up a one owner 1990 Bass Tracker TX-17 for $1300. This boat is extra clean and garage kept with its original Tracker Johnson 40HP. Problem is the lower Cylinder is slightly scored. The head was pulled and I bought it knowing this. Just 5 miles from the boat, I picked up a 1987 Mariner 40hp for $350. The seller said it was a great motor and I was even shown a video of it running. It came with the Quicksilver control box & tank. The the cables are to long for the Bass Tracker so new 11ft cables will be required first off.
The Johnson is original and the boat is set up for it. It seems to be a low time motor, but will need some repair. I'm guessing around $1000 +. Another option is to shop ebay for a used power head ?
My original plan was to hang the Mariner and then "part out" the Johnson on ebay. The lower units seem to bring about $300 alone. I could also sell the carbs, controls, starter etc. etc.
If I fix the Johnson, I could re-sell the Mariner and maybe even make a few dollars on the sale.
Are the 87 Mariner motors as good as a repaired low time Johnson ?
I'd just like some opinions as to what "YOU" would do. Are there other things I need to consider that I may be missing ?
Thanks in advance
Paul
The Johnson is original and the boat is set up for it. It seems to be a low time motor, but will need some repair. I'm guessing around $1000 +. Another option is to shop ebay for a used power head ?
My original plan was to hang the Mariner and then "part out" the Johnson on ebay. The lower units seem to bring about $300 alone. I could also sell the carbs, controls, starter etc. etc.
If I fix the Johnson, I could re-sell the Mariner and maybe even make a few dollars on the sale.
Are the 87 Mariner motors as good as a repaired low time Johnson ?
I'd just like some opinions as to what "YOU" would do. Are there other things I need to consider that I may be missing ?
Thanks in advance
Paul