1989 85 hp Force for parts-value ??

bowhuntrrl · Aug 26, 2007

I just bought it and unfortunately found that some moron had run it after the water pump failed. It's stuck, but looks to have little use other than the seizure. The lower is good, carbs, electronics, ignition, engine cowl and lower housing, all very good. I would like to sell it in one piece. I also have the controls and harness which are in excellent shape. What's this thing worth ??? I have it on Craig's List/Cape Cod but am not getting any bites even though I said "or Best Offer". I really don't want to do the Ebay bit. Thanks.

Nate3172 · Aug 26, 2007

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Are you sure your listing on Craig's list is correct? I can't find your listing on there, so maybe that is the problem. I don't see Cape Cod listed as a city, only Boston, and your listing does not show.

Nate3172 · Aug 26, 2007

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I do see on there that a fella from Easton has a 1986 85 hp force that is freshly tuned with a new water pump and starter for $900- negotiable. It is listed under recreational vehicles rather than boats. If your's is frozen up than I would imagine you might not get close to 900 for it. What did you list it for or how much were you wanting to try and get for it?

Scaaty · Aug 27, 2007

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Piece it out on Ebay in winter..

dmas · Aug 27, 2007

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yeah, part it out and sell it on ebay, you will get more money for sure..

artic-z · Aug 27, 2007

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ill take the choke solenoid for $10.00

this forum could use a parts classified.

Bigprairie1 · Aug 27, 2007

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artic-z said:
this forum could use a parts classified.

....great idea!! How about thinking of some reasonable format for such a thing so it didn't get out of control? (obviously this forum should not turn into a garage sale)
However...say something like you were allowed to either buy or sell (1-2) items a month, no more, or something like that. That would help keep it under control.
Or come up with some other creative mechanism for limiting mis-use.
Just an idea.

yadleinad · Aug 27, 2007

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For the price you got the motor for ( I was bidding on the same motor ;-) ) you should be able to part it out for a fair abount more then what you paid for it... Lower unit could sell for almost 2x what the final price.

artic-z · Aug 27, 2007

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Bigprairie1 said:
....great idea!! How about thinking of some reasonable format for such a thing so it didn't get out of control? (obviously this forum should not turn into a garage sale)
However...say something like you were allowed to either buy or sell (1-2) items a month, no more, or something like that. That would help keep it under control.
Or come up with some other creative mechanism for limiting mis-use.
Just an idea.

well being that this site sells parts new i dont believe they'll ever have a complete classified section deticated for users selling parts FTF or sending through the mail. it just cuts from their profit. probably aginst the rules somewhere when you register for a forum name. but it'd be nice to have a classifieds for us poor'er boaters who cant afford new parts.

Bigprairie1 · Aug 27, 2007

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articz- I agree.
Iboats has their product/sales component which should be left unfettered...no problems. This would only be for used items....and to my knowledge (not that I've looked far into it) they don't sell used stuff...or am I wrong on that one?
This used market place would be better served in my opinion by the groups within the forum who are already supporting one another within their boat and motor types. I would have more confidence in and would rather buy a used part from one of the other Force guys than some distant general seller myself.
Thats my two cents.

Kajun37 · Aug 27, 2007

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they cant make any money off that...so it wont happen...

bowhuntrl.....your motor is probably worth about $500 whole.....but upwards to $900+ if you part it out on ebay...just the lower unit goes for $350-450, electrical system $150-$200+...tilt and trim $250 easy. plus the carbs/fuel system another $100+ ...of course this is just my opinion from watching force prices on ebay the last 2 yrs..you may get more or less...

did you ask to hear it run before you bought it?

bowhuntrrl · Aug 27, 2007

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Kajun37 said:
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did you ask to hear it run before you bought it?

No, that wasn't possible in this case. I took a chance that it wouldn't be too bad, but lost in this instance. I'm sure I'll at least get my money back since it was bought pretty reasonable.

cpriore · Aug 27, 2007

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Im over on the Vineyard. Can you send me some ignition parts. Im desperate.

cpriore · Sep 1, 2007

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if you could pm me that would be great thx.

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