Outboards etc

lawrence567 · 06 July 2011, 19:49

[QUOTE=lawrence567;409449]Afternoon chaps,

This is my first post, i'm currently on the hunt, for something with a bit more power.
7.5-10hp now i know these are like rocking horse manure, but i did'nt realise how much so.
I have quite a tight budget, so i'm not looking at anything new, but there does'nt seem to be anything around at all.
I've tried boats & outboars, apollduck, my local rag,freeads, pre-loved & Ebay.
I'm just posting on here on the off chance anyone else could help me?
It needs to be a 2S with a short shaft & tiller.
I have cash waiting for the right price, but i'm also considering a 15hp, as i gather 15hp 2S tend to be the same weight as the 10's?
Whilst also on the subject of outboards, where to look etc, my friend is also after a bigger engine.
He has a 2.4m Sib currently with a 7.5hp outboard on (boat says its rated to 5hp) what could he realisticially get away with 2S wise?

Many Thanks

Just had to re-post here as I put it in the for sale section by accident!

Boats&Outboards · 06 July 2011, 20:48

I'm your guy!!

Pm or email more about what you want, age, budget etc and I'll get back to you

Cheers

Peter

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

lawrence567 · 06 July 2011, 20:58

Peter, I thought I emailed you earlier on? Maybe it didn't send? Im only in Torquay aswell, I spend a fair amount if time at my girlfriends aswell which is in totnes! let me know if you didn't get the pm and I'll mail you again!

Max... · 06 July 2011, 22:51

Hi Lawrence, there are a few about - often though they are attached to boats, worth buying a package just for the engine, you can sell the boat on and maybe get a better deal that way too, example here:

2.7m Quicksilver inflatable boat 9.8s hp Tohatsu engine on eBay (end time 10-Jul-11 23:12:57 BST)

Going rate for a nice Tohatsu like this is maybe £1000+

Lots more on eBay around 10hp.

lawrence567 · 07 July 2011, 08:58

Oh i don't doubt that, it's just i can't afford anything that expensive.
Otherwise i'd have bought a package. :-)
I can't afford anything brand new or up to 10 yrs old so it'd have to be an 80's / early 90's i reckon.
I've been watching loads of stuff on Ebay but even broken engines go for ridiculous money.
I was watching a 9.9 Yamaha recently that just needed a new carb, it was local & the company who said it needed a new car was local, i gave them a call, they said they'd quoted this guy about £200-£300 for a new carb as they are'nt cheap. He wanted over £200 for the engine broken, plus whatever it was to fix it!
Madness!

Boats&Outboards · 07 July 2011, 09:38

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Originally Posted by lawrence567

Oh i don't doubt that, it's just i can't afford anything that expensive.
Otherwise i'd have bought a package. :-)
I can't afford anything brand new or up to 10 yrs old so it'd have to be an 80's / early 90's i reckon.
I've been watching loads of stuff on Ebay but even broken engines go for ridiculous money.
I was watching a 9.9 Yamaha recently that just needed a new carb, it was local & the company who said it needed a new car was local, i gave them a call, they said they'd quoted this guy about £200-£300 for a new carb as they are'nt cheap. He wanted over £200 for the engine broken, plus whatever it was to fix it!
Madness!

Doh!!

You won't fancy my email much then

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

lawrence567 · 07 July 2011, 09:42

I was using that as an example of the extortionate price on Ebay Peter, i did'nt actually buy it.
I've just replied to your email

Max... · 07 July 2011, 09:50

Same still applies though - plenty of 'old' boat/engine packages go for under £500 - sell the boat and then you have your engine. Usually much better that way too as it's likely the engine has been used regurlarly and not sat in a yard for 5 years...

You're much better off spending £500 on a good, reliable working engine than £250 on a non-runner that will need parts, will be worn in other areas and never have the re-sale value...

Boats&Outboards · 07 July 2011, 09:58

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Originally Posted by Max...

Same still applies though - plenty of 'old' boat/engine packages go for under £500 - sell the boat and then you have your engine. Usually much better that way too as it's likely the engine has been used regurlarly and not sat in a yard for 5 years...

You're much better off spending £500 on a good, reliable working engine than £250 on a non-runner that will need parts, will be worn in other areas and never have the re-sale value...

Agreed!!

lawrence567 · 08 July 2011, 11:14

Bump back to the top for anyone with an outboard to sell, i have cold hard cash burning a hole!
Ideally it needs to be running though!

lawrence567 · 18 July 2011, 09:20

Bump... still looking

lawrence567 · 18 July 2011, 11:52

This has become a bit more important now as i need one by Saturday!

Max... · 18 July 2011, 12:55

What is your budget now? This was a *very* good price:

Tohatsu 9.8 hp on eBay (end time 15-Jul-11 20:35:25 BST)

Another slightly older ending at 7.30 tonight:

TOHATSU OB 9.8hp. 2 stroke. model.M9.8B.3KG hardly used on eBay (end time 18-Jul-11 19:36:10 BST)

lawrence567 · 18 July 2011, 13:13

Budget is maxed out at 400! I was bidding onthe first one but I couldn't afford anymore! I was supposed to be buying an 8hp yam off someone but he's on holiday now for 3 weeks

spartacus · 18 July 2011, 17:18

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Originally Posted by lawrence567

Budget is maxed out at 400! I was bidding onthe first one but I couldn't afford anymore! I was supposed to be buying an 8hp yam off someone but he's on holiday now for 3 weeks

You have a PM.

lawrence567 · 18 July 2011, 17:39

Thanks mate, it's a long shaft!