1966 Mercury 950SS Thunderbolt

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Hello all, I recently bought a used boat with a 1966 Merc 950SS Thunderbolt, However most of the lakes around my house have a 9.9 limit, I am thinking about selling the motor. can anyone tell me waht a fair price is to ask for this motor, motor is running fine. I am not wanting to make a bunch of money off motor but I also dont want to just give it away, any help on this would be awesome.
 
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While they are certainly cool motors, parts support for 60's Mercs isn't the best. If you can demonstrate it running and are including the controls, I'd start at $750 but take anything over $3-400.
 
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agreed unless you get into the vintage motor collectors; they would pay more than the "daily driver."

I am having a hard time picturing a boat going from 95 HP to 9 HP--or better said, going very far....
 
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BassNNutt said:
Hello all, I recently bought a used boat with a 1966 Merc 950SS Thunderbolt, However most of the lakes around my house have a 9.9 limit, I am thinking about selling the motor. can anyone tell me waht a fair price is to ask for this motor, motor is running fine. I am not wanting to make a bunch of money off motor but I also dont want to just give it away, any help on this would be awesome.
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At least you can run gas in them. Most of the lakes around here are electric only. I have to drag my boat 45 min. just to run gas.:facepalm: And yea, as a 60's merc owner, they are hard to find parts for, but they are out there! Love my old boy!
 
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ezmobee said:
While they are certainly cool motors, parts support for 60's Mercs isn't the best. If you can demonstrate it running and are including the controls, I'd start at $750 but take anything over $3-400.
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And EZ, I'd never sell my 650 for $3-400 :( But I have spent a lot of time and some cash maintaining it, so I know she is reliable.
 
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Home Cookin' said:
agreed unless you get into the vintage motor collectors; they would pay more than the "daily driver."

I am having a hard time picturing a boat going from 95 HP to 9 HP--or better said, going very far....
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i know its hard to picture that but alot of the lakes around less than 200 acres. and the purpose for the 9.9 is strictly to save a little time and save trolling motor battery while im fishing.

anyway, thanks all for the advice.

Kevin
 
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Id buy that motor. Where are you located?
 
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sutor623 said:
Id buy that motor. Where are you located?
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I am located south of Cincinnati almost in between Cincinnati and Lexington, Ky. "Crittenden".

feel free to give me a call at 859-360-8922. I do work night shift Sunday thru Wednesday nights so the best time to reach me is between 3-6 pm or in morning between 6:30 and 9 am.

Kevin
 
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BassNNutt said:
I am located south of Cincinnati almost in between Cincinnati and Lexington, Ky. "Crittenden".

feel free to give me a call at 859-360-8922. I do work night shift Sunday thru Wednesday nights so the best time to reach me is between 3-6 pm or in morning between 6:30 and 9 am.

Kevin
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Bah, Im in VA. Little far man. But I sure do love those 60's Mercs.
 
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