buying a Johnson 9.5

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Gave the guy 20 to hold it aweek cause I had reservations.. 300 a fair price? I think its a 72. Long story short- guy had gas in the carb so of course it started... next he had the prop in a bucket of water... just the prop not the intake... im thinking ill need to replace the impeller even if it worked before... but it ran well... wort 300? i know there are parts avail for them easy... any advice is appticiated...

thanks
 
I have two of those little fellows. And I like them. They were my first motors. 1971 model in really good cosmetic and excellent running shape and 1965 model that I originally bought for a less than $50 for a parts motor. But I ended fixing the parts motor up. (It is running pretty good, but I have to locate a exhaust leak on it. It is a bit of a Frankenstein, because it has lower unit from a 1967 motor and exhaust house from a 1968 motor and couple of minor thing....lol) Sorry back to the point at hand! They are nice runners when service well.

They can be hard to work on due to it compact design. More parts are now not available from the product house. The parts for the carb kit and lower gearcase are about twice as much as others because of there unique design. Parts for the ignition are still standard and no increase in cost. These motor have been known to have exhaust leaks from 3 notable areas and two of the replacement parts are no longer available, but still be gotten from salvage yard and collectors excess collection.

So, unless that motor is in really good running condition and requires no maintenance or repairs then $200 to 250 would be a good price. But if you really want that motor then you would use your judgment....it only $50.00 off.

I would suggest being a little more patient and looking for a 9.9hp Evinrude/Johnson motor 1974 to 1990's. It it is only 0.5hp higher, but the way they were design and regulation of determining horse power change, so they are superior in design, power(much more), and ease of maintenance. Parts are easily available and used good part are easily available. Maintenance is much easier. The cost of a good running motor could be anywhere from $400 to $600 depending on location, market demand in your area and cosmetic and more importantly running condition)

Here is 2 links for a little read on both. You will notice the 9.9 has more reading (Much more popular motor)

Read this first about buying a used outboard motor
---> https://www.sschapterpsa.com/ramblings/tips_on_purchasing_OB.htm

https://www.sschapterpsa.com/ramblings/OMC_9.5.htm

https://www.sschapterpsa.com/ramblings/Johnson%209.9_15.htm

(Very good list of reading for couple of different hp of motors ) https://www.sschapterpsa.com/ramblings/OMC/OMC%20info.htm

Good luck.....I hope helped you out and not complicated things for you!!
 
Funny I have a 9.9 but its a long tail. I was looking for a short tail and came across this 9.5. I'll be hard pressed to build and adjust a jack plate to fit my 16 inch transom by Duck season so I figured I'd get something I could just put on the back and go.
 
Well, I am not buying this motor. A friend is GIVING me a Merc 15 HP to use for at least ta year. If I like I'll trade him something for it. but either way, if I can use it for a year, then I am not buying something I am unsure about. Thanks for the good info though guys.
 

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