What's my motor worth?

[solopaddler]

Hey guys I could use some input here again.

Related to my other post asking where to find a new 40hp 4 stroke Yammy I'm looking to sell my existing motor.

Problem is I have no clue what it's worth.

It's a '99 Yamaha 2 stroke 25hp long shaft tiller. Manual start, trolling plate, spare prop, gas tank and hose included.

Serviced yearly, stored indoors, pretty much mint shape...

 

Thanks boys.

[Roy]

Good morning Mike. Last season I sold my 1999, 30HP Mariner because I wanted to max out the boat with a 4 stroke. (I bought a 60hp 4stroke tiller) Everyone reckoned that the 30 was worth about $2,500....it had no more than 150 hours on it. It ran great and was quite silent for a 2 stroke, electric start. That motor never let me down it's just that the boat was under powered. My neighbour needed a motor...I went to a dealer and he kindly offered me $1,000 for it. I turned it down and gave it to my neighbour for $1,000 with a set a new spare plugs, a new gas tank (he has no built-in tank) and 3 new props. He's happy as a pig in poop right now and takes it out every other day.

I would say that if that 25hp Yammy is in reasonable condition, it should be worth $2,000. at least.

[Roy]

Thought I'd bump this to see if someone could give Mike some solid advice.

[solopaddler]

Good morning Mike. Last season I sold my 1999, 30HP Mariner because I wanted to max out the boat with a 4 stroke. (I bought a 60hp 4stroke tiller) Everyone reckoned that the 30 was worth about $2,500....it had no more than 150 hours on it. It ran great and was quite silent for a 2 stroke, electric start. That motor never let me down it's just that the boat was under powered. My neighbour needed a motor...I went to a dealer and he kindly offered me $1,000 for it. I turned it down and gave it to my neighbour for $1,000 with a set a new spare plugs, a new gas tank (he has no built-in tank) and 3 new props. He's happy as a pig in poop right now and takes it out every other day.

I would say that if that 25hp Yammy is in reasonable condition, it should be worth $2,000. at least.

 

 

Thanks a bunch Roy, what you're telling me jives with the small amount of research I've done so far.

 

How does $1700 sound? (OFC members only )

[Roy]

It's a good price my friend and from someone who's trustworthy and well known here, I'd say you can get out and buy the new one now.

 

Have a great day!

[aniceguy]

1700 is a good deal