Mercury 85 hp Blue band Compression

[alhntr]

Yeah I know....I have old recurves, longbows, 1981 Suzuki GS1100E motorcycle and a old boat. But the trailer is new, yes.

 

[DLNorth]

That looks a lot like a Starcraft Holiday with a replaced windshield. If 16ft, it's rated in the 85-90 range.
We have a 1971 SC SS 16, have a '76 Merc 850 on it, a great match for the boat.
I believe our '76 is the 1st year the 850's had the elec ignition, I wouldn't go older.
The 80's 75, as mentioned, is the same motor prop rated, and it has the newer T&T, and plus.

Last year I sold a good compression and running '84/5 115 for $500. (wish I kept it now)
This fall I bought a project boat to get the motor, a early 80's Mariner 90, for $600 - I over paid (long story).
I'll find out come spring whether I win or lose on it.

With that rotted transom, go over to the Starcraft rebuild page, lots of help there.
Dan

 

[alhntr]

Thanks, Dan

There no splash well and no aluminum on inside covering transom, an old boat.....65 to 67 my guess.

 

[DLNorth]

Not sure where you are, but there are a lot of SC boats out there, you might find one in better shape and with a running motor for not much more than the cost of a motor. When I got the "new' motor this fall, I passed on a very nice SC 15' SS for about the same money.

Dan

 

[alhntr]

I've seen a few here in southern Idaho where I live and eastern Oregon, but they were mostly the 18 footers and with a decent motor they get good money for them,.....3500 and up. Never have seen any bargins, will keep my open.