Where can I buy a nice used outboard??

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ego_55

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hi,<br />I've been looking all the web. ebay, etc. for a nice used outboard, here at iboats I found only newer motors that exceed my budget. I´m looking for:<br />Mercury/Johnson/Evinrude/Yamaha Outboard<br />20 in. Shaft<br />Electric start, alternator<br />Remote controller and cables<br />Power Trim/Tilt<br />30 - 50 HP.<br />Model 1982 thru 1995<br />The one I loved was pulled out from an ebay bid... another one sold early...<br />WHY is so difficult to find this specs???<br /><br />Thank you.
 
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Re: Where can I buy a nice used outboard??

I hope you weren't bidding on the 40hp mariner on ebay. See this page to find out why.<br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=20;t=002018 <br /><br />If you think that one is hard to find, try finding one with a 15" shaft, and a tiller.<br /><br />I think you are best off visiting dealers, in person, and asking about recent trade-ins. Best to do this in spring, when boat sales are hotter. Or visit them now, let them know what you are looking for, and call them back every month.
 
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grooveman

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Re: Where can I buy a nice used outboard??

I think Im in the same boat as ego.. While I would love to have a nice newer motor I have to be realistic. I cant afford 4 or 5 thousand dollars for a "used" motor from here, so for most of us, taking a chance with e bay is the only solution.
 
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DJ

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Re: Where can I buy a nice used outboard??

ego,<br /><br />Why not look right here? That is what iboats specializes in and it is what supports this board.<br /><br />The engines are warranted and I've never heard a complaint.<br /><br /> http://www.boatmotors.com/
 
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93bronco

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Re: Where can I buy a nice used outboard??

i have to agree with both sides. <br />there are some who have gotten great deals.<br /> then there are others who have not.<br />i quit counting after the amount hit double what i paid for the ob. and its still not in the water.<br />it would have been worth while for me to have bought one from this site than to be nickled & dimed to death.<br />but then youre dammed if you do & dammed if you dont.
 
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catfish1

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Re: Where can I buy a nice used outboard??

you can take a chance on ebay for about $1000 + shipping, and maybe come out on top? its a gamble. but beleive me, if you dont already know. when it comes to boating, there is no better feeling than going out on a lake with the confidence that you can go as far as you want without being stranded somewhere. i know the feeling on both sides, i am the confident one now. :D :D
 
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ego_55

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Re: Where can I buy a nice used outboard??

Thanks everybody for your usefull comments, I hesitated about buying ob's from ebay, now, is not and option to me, as a frequent client, I TRUST IBOATS, the only thing is that only 1999+ motors are advertised or I COULDN'T find the correct link.<br /><br />Any ob from 1987 thru 1996 would be fine.<br /><br />Any comments??? where to look in Iboats???<br /><br />Thanks again.
 
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Bco128

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Re: Where can I buy a nice used outboard??

been lookin for the same thing just a bit more hp though.cant find on iboats that i know of.onnce in awhile ill see ONE and thats about it.if you find'em slap a link in here would ya?i'd really appreciate it.
 
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catfish1

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Re: Where can I buy a nice used outboard??

go to iboats used motors, at the bottom of the page they have a phone number to call them if you cant find what you are looking for. they do have more motors that are not listed.
 
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