Academy Motors

[TXredfish]

I want to purchase a 25hp outboard. I've looked around at all the local dealers but time again Academy has the lowest price $2,099 yr 2003 (Mercury). I haven't asked about warranty or anything about repair or maintance at Academy. Before asking Academy, my question to you guys is it safe to buy a motor from Academy as opposed from a traditional boat/outboard retailer?

 

[JB]

Re: Academy Motors

Ahoy, TXredfish.<br /><br />Check iboats prices and warranty on new '02 Merc 25s. You can save about $400.<br /><br />This is the best place to buy an outboard.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[claytonr]

Re: Academy Motors

I purchased a 9.9 horse Merc from them last year. They send all of your information to Mercury when you buy the motor. Mercury will then send your 1-year warrenty card to you. The only problem I had was that the guy at Academy wrote my serial number down wrong. After about a month of not hearing anything from Mercury, I had to call up Academy and get things straightened out. After that it's been easy motoring ever since.

 

[Jack Shellac]

Re: Academy Motors

Academy is a very reputable business and you shouldn't have any trouble getting problems fixed. I would also suggest you check out iboats motors first.

 

[dmessy]

Re: Academy Motors

Your Mercury warrenty will be honored by any dealer regardless of where you bought it. Also, if you buy new, you get the option of purchasing an additional 4 years of warrenty pretty cheap. This option remains open until the 1st year is up.

 

[schulte64]

Re: Academy Motors

Hello,<br />Be wary of Mercs, especially the 25. My Neighbor and my friend each have a 25 merc, one a 99 and the other a 2000.Both guys have issues with starting and hard idle.

 

[ehenry]

Re: Academy Motors

I have a 99 model Merc 25 and have had absolutely no problems with it other than having the wrong prop for the application I was using the engine for. With proper care and maintenance it will last a long time.