DaveInGA
Well-known member
I have an opportunity to pick up a 75 HP Mercury the owner states has "low hours," but has not been started in 4 years. The motor is attached to an 86 Bass Tracker aluminum vhull that the owner states has seen little use for it's age. The pictures show the chrome rims on the trailer to be very rusty and the decks look like they're weathered from being outside and the carpet, seats and wooden decks need replacement according to the owner. I've posted pics over in the boats forum.
The owner's price for everything is $1000.00. I'm thinking the boat might be worth enough to take a risk on the motor, assuming some things check out like compression and lower unit oil condition.
Can you folks help me with what I should check out before buying the rig and how to find out what year motor it is? What I should consider? That kinda thing? Sorry, I'm not entirely sure of the right questions to ask on the motor.
Thank you for your help.
The owner's price for everything is $1000.00. I'm thinking the boat might be worth enough to take a risk on the motor, assuming some things check out like compression and lower unit oil condition.
Can you folks help me with what I should check out before buying the rig and how to find out what year motor it is? What I should consider? That kinda thing? Sorry, I'm not entirely sure of the right questions to ask on the motor.
Thank you for your help.