Sunk motor in saltwater any good?

[LadyFish]

I have a chance to get on my hands on a '86 140H Johnson and a 17' Glastron boat. The boat is in the water and sunk from the rain a couple of months ago. The guy got it afloat again, put oil in the cylinders and said it turned over. It has a new lower unit as well. As far as the hull he said its pretty much gone.<br /><br />Is this motor worth anything? Can a motor be in salt water ever be any good again? I would obtain it only for resale, it is being given to me.

 

[Bear]

Re: Sunk motor in saltwater any good?

If it is for free, sure. But I would only use it for parts only.<br />Check this link: <br /> http://www.brokeboats.com/sunk.html

 

[Specks n Reds]

Re: Sunk motor in saltwater any good?

 

[LadyFish]

Re: Sunk motor in saltwater any good?

Thats a great link, thank you! <br /><br />I would be selling it in order to raise funds for a nonprofit. So coming up with a value is my next challenge.

 

[LadyFish]

Re: Sunk motor in saltwater any good?

Uh, how much is 220 lbs of scrap aluminum worth these days?