What is a decent used price for 9.9 outboard

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i just found out my 1985 Johnson Sailmaster is going to cost >$500 to repair. It has low hours - don't use it that much on a sailboat -- only on and off the mooring most of the time.

Is it worth repairing? Should I be able to find newer engines for about the same cost as the repair? Any guides that might be suggested?

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Re: What is a decent used price for 9.9 outboard

What kind of repair work is needed?
 
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Re: What is a decent used price for 9.9 outboard

I see 9.9's for sale on Craigslist anywhere from $100-$700.
I see nice 9.9-15 hp motors all the time for $500. The lower priced motors are sometimes priced accordingly but usually they are good motors that are worth more but the Seller doesn't know that.
I wouldn't pay $500 to get it fixed. I would find a nice motor for that amount or less and then keep your motor for parts.
 
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Re: What is a decent used price for 9.9 outboard

remember the shaft length if you look for another motor. may be hard to find.
 
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Re: What is a decent used price for 9.9 outboard

jasper60103 said:
What kind of repair work is needed?
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The WATER TUBE needs to be replaced. Was done before the 2004 season, so the repair lasted 4 seasons. When done in 2004 the part number was 395124 and the tech charged 4 hours -- remove power head and drill tube out of housing.

This does not sound like something I would undertake myself.
 
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you must be in extreme salt water, and are not flushing the motor after use.
 
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tashasdaddy said:
you must be in extreme salt water, and are not flushing the motor after use.
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TRUE. The boat and motor are on a mooring. I could pull up to the club pier and flush but then would get salt on the trip over to the mooring.

Are there any air cooled outboards?

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yes, but will not stand salt water.
 
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I'm sorry to say that due to the conditions of use this is going to be a reoccuring problem with any motor. You have a low hour, reliable powerhead and gearcase. You don't know what you'll get in a used replacement. Especially in salt water country. I say either learn to do the repair yourself or bite the bullet and have it done.
 
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