Crosbyman said it perfectly. All the things he mentioned are known to often be a problem on those motors. All I have to add is that it is actually pretty cool that it’s a short shaft, even though I understand that it won’t help you. Those are hard to come by, and people will want it, just for that. Don’t expect to get a zillion dollars for it; but they do have some demand, for older, smaller speed boats.

I might add that in salt water, those motors will pretty much disintegrate like Alka Seltzer.

• This reply was modified 6 years ago by billw.

Since it was “recently tuned” – ask who tuned it and if it was a shop, ask to see the receipt.

Beware that the statements “Runs Good” or “Ran good last time out” are the biggest jokes in the hobby! If possible, ask to see it run – in a garbage can of water is OK, or with a garden hose and muff clamps on the water inlet.

Ask if the wiring harness for the boat is included.
Dave

• This reply was modified 6 years ago by outbdnut2.