40hp 4 stroke Mercury EFI 2002

[Rusty Bluck]

I'm buying a 40hp mercury, Its a new engine and the guy wants 4200$ for the engine. I have a 9.9 evinrude 1996 engine thats like new. My question is 1. How much should I get on trade for my 9.9??? Is this a good deal?? Im putting the engine on a 17.5 gruman aluminum bass boat 2.how fast should it go with this engine. 3. Do you think I will like the 4 stroke Vs. 2 stroke.<br />4.Also what is the shaft length on my 9.9???<br />I think its 20in. My boat is rated for a 50hp so 5. do you think this 40hp will be big enough??

 

[JB]

Re: 40hp 4 stroke Mercury EFI 2002

Hi, Rusty.<br /><br />$4200 is a reasonable, but not a good price.<br /><br />1. Check NADA for trade valur of your engine.<br /><br />2. You should be able to get into the 30s.<br /><br />3. Most people really like 4 strokes over 2 strokes.<br /><br />4. The 9.9 was made with 15, 20 and 25" shafts. Measure it from the inside of the mount clamp to the anti-ventilation plate.<br /><br />5. 40 is plenty for your Grumman.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[ob]

Re: 40hp 4 stroke Mercury EFI 2002

Rusty,iboats has a few 40hp 4 stroke mercs selling for hundreds less than $4200.Check em out.

 

[Rusty Bluck]

Re: 40hp 4 stroke Mercury EFI 2002

Thanks for the good info so far!!!