1990 Marnier 25 HP Any Good?

[Chad1]

Hello,<br />I'm new to this board and have a few questions.<br />I'm looking at a boat with a '90 Mariner 25HP with electric start, the prop and skeg look to be in very good condition with little or no wear/chips and not bent.<br />--Are there any known problems with this year/HP motor?<br />--Is it American or Jap?<br />--Would it be enough motor to push a Sea Nymph 142 with 2 people?<br />--What is the approximate value on the motor? (It is a a dealer with a '90 Sea Nymph 142 and a rusty trailer with 10" wheels and no trolling motor or battery for $2695.)<br /><br />Thank you very much to all that reply,<br />Chad.<br />chad4372@yahoo.com

 

[Chad1]

Re: 1990 Marnier 25 HP Any Good?

bump

 

[humblechoice]

Re: 1990 Marnier 25 HP Any Good?

buying a used boat and motor is scary, and we can give you all the advise in the world however we are not there, you are.<br /> Can you try the boat out ?<br /> have you heard it run ? <br /> does it look like it is leaking anything anywhere?<br /> Check the lower unit, check the gear oil ,is it dark or milky? when was the last time it was in the water?,how is the impeller?<br /> is the prop chipped , when it turns is it straight.<br /> does the boat leak, or dented?<br /> does the motor start right up?<br /> do you like it ?<br /> Do you think you will be happy with it?<br /> is it worth the price as far as you are concerned?

 

[humblechoice]

Re: 1990 Marnier 25 HP Any Good?

I forgot to tell you that the motor will push the boat with two people, the sea nymnph is a nice light little boat

 

[FlyBoyMark]

Re: 1990 Marnier 25 HP Any Good?

$3,800.00 will get you an electric start v-14 w/ 25hp merc and trailer BRAND SPANKING NEW from Tracker and ya can work a better price out with them on top of that and finance it for up to 5 years @about 70.00/mo........Personally, I would not pay more than about $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 unless it's a cream puff for what your looking at. To give you an idea of its wholesale value; bank depreciates 20% per year then will generally not finance after 5 years. ITS 12 YEARS OLD........