Petedacook
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Jul 20, 2015
- Messages
- 44
Hello,
I have a 1987 Tohatsu M70A2 on a 17 ft modified Jon boat. I recently rebuilt the boat.
The engine runs good, but has left us stranded one too many times. I think it is time to retire the "Old Smokey" and get something more reliable.
My question is: How does one go about buying a new, or used engine for that matter?
I find very few outboards for sale, new or used, online when doing a search. How/where do I research what engine will be best for my application?
This is not like buying a dishwasher, or car. I am not able to find much information on who is selling engines, new or used, what price range is reasonable, what I be looking for in terms of weight, etc.
I am at a total loss for how to go about buying a new/used engine. Since I am frugal, I would like to go the used route, but siunce I am also practical, I am also all for a brand new engine.
My Tohatsu has been a great engine, and the brand has a great record and a great price, so I am leaning toward staying with Tohatsu.
I am unarmed here, so any advice is greatly appreciated.
I have a 1987 Tohatsu M70A2 on a 17 ft modified Jon boat. I recently rebuilt the boat.
The engine runs good, but has left us stranded one too many times. I think it is time to retire the "Old Smokey" and get something more reliable.
My question is: How does one go about buying a new, or used engine for that matter?
I find very few outboards for sale, new or used, online when doing a search. How/where do I research what engine will be best for my application?
This is not like buying a dishwasher, or car. I am not able to find much information on who is selling engines, new or used, what price range is reasonable, what I be looking for in terms of weight, etc.
I am at a total loss for how to go about buying a new/used engine. Since I am frugal, I would like to go the used route, but siunce I am also practical, I am also all for a brand new engine.
My Tohatsu has been a great engine, and the brand has a great record and a great price, so I am leaning toward staying with Tohatsu.
I am unarmed here, so any advice is greatly appreciated.