what should I look for when buying a used outboard

hvachris · 07-10-08, 05:10 PM

I am looking to repower a 1989 20 ft gambler I would like to gett a used 200 hp what my best options and what should I look for in a used motor ? thanks for anny advice you may give

skeeterman · 07-10-08, 07:55 PM

Well from my experiance that im going through at the present moment.I would check the compression on the motor for sure.But the best advice i can give is take it to a qualified outboard mechanic and have them over look it

Captmikestarrett · 07-10-08, 08:34 PM

Almars in Delaware no tax and a one year warrenty.. Great prices installed..

Your in Jersey so Del is just a short drive away. Do not mess around with somebodys old motor get a good one and make that Gambler fly like it should. I have owned two Gamblers and I loved them.

Capt Mike

1FASTLASER · 07-11-08, 07:36 PM

DITTO on the compression check for sure plus actually seeing it run be it on a stand or preferably on a boat. A leakdown test is also very valuable. Ole Cap'n Mike done gave you some good sound advise and knowing him he wouldnt steer you wrong.

BassMaster_17 · 07-11-08, 11:27 PM

I was told even a dog can idle good, make sure u get it tested under POWER under load.

07-10-08, 05:10 PM	#1
hvachris BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: byram,nj Posts: 19	what should I look for when buying a used outboard I am looking to repower a 1989 20 ft gambler I would like to gett a used 200 hp what my best options and what should I look for in a used motor ? thanks for anny advice you may give

07-10-08, 08:34 PM	#3
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Almars in Delaware no tax and a one year warrenty.. Great prices installed.. Your in Jersey so Del is just a short drive away. Do not mess around with somebodys old motor get a good one and make that Gambler fly like it should. I have owned two Gamblers and I loved them. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

07-11-08, 07:36 PM	#4
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	DITTO on the compression check for sure plus actually seeing it run be it on a stand or preferably on a boat. A leakdown test is also very valuable. Ole Cap'n Mike done gave you some good sound advise and knowing him he wouldnt steer you wrong. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

07-10-08, 07:55 PM	#2
skeeterman BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hopkins sc Posts: 122	Well from my experiance that im going through at the present moment.I would check the compression on the motor for sure.But the best advice i can give is take it to a qualified outboard mechanic and have them over look it

07-11-08, 11:27 PM	#5
BassMaster_17 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 43	I was told even a dog can idle good, make sure u get it tested under POWER under load.

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