1960 Johnson 75HP Super Seahorse on 1961 Lone Star boat

[phillieswon]

Hi im thinking about buying a 1960 Johnson 75Hp super seahorse (V45L12) on a lone star boat. The seller says that the boat has been sitting for a while and when it was running it was stuck in reverse (and needed some seals?). He wants 800$ for it with a trailer with title and reg for everything. Is it worth it?
Thank you

 

[boobie]

I'd find a mechanic who knows those motors and have him check it out for an opinion. Where are you located at ??

 

[oldboat1]

Alternatively, you might discount the value of the motor and try to price out the hull and trailer. If you are a collector or restorer -- or want to be -- a Lonestar Eldorado is a pretty good find. (Sounds like you might be in that size range.) $800 might be kind of steep for the hull and trailer, but if condition is good and it's a hull you want, maybe some potential there. The motor would tag along -- could turn out to be a pleasant surprise or an anchor.

But if looking for a cheap boat and motor to bang around in next weekend, that might not be the one. I agree with Boobie -- good to get an expert opinion if the motor is critical to you.

 

[fhhuber]

If the lower end is just stuck in reverse due to a linkage issue.... its possibly a good deal.

If you need a new lower end its going to be more to fix than what he wants for the whole package.