Re: "affordable" 5+ hp motor

[vwbusman66]

Hi all, I am looking for a motor a little bit bigger than my Johnson 2.5 horse. Id like something that can get me going and is still affordable. I don’t care what year, but Id like to spend under $300 for a project or running motor.
James

[mr-asa]

It’s going to be fairly easy to get that. What specifically are you looking for? Is there an upper year? Max HP range?

Found these on the Baltimore craigslist
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/5081858608.html
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/5071183148.html

A pair of 12HP motors
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/5065022378.html

[chris-p]

Well I don’t think you could go wrong with a 50s vintage OMC. 5.5hp, 7.5hp, or 10hp. What is your boat rated for?

On 12′ Tinnys, I like at least a 10hp. A QD will get my fat but up on plane with ease if need be.

With the right prop, and proper set up, a 7.5hp will do the job as well, but work a bit harder to do so.

If you are just cruising around the lake, and troll, the 5.5hp motors are great machines! Idle like a dream.

If you have a 14′ Tinny, My all time favourite pound for pound motor is the 18hp, ’57 or ’58 vintage. But that is just me.

I would not imagine you should have a hard time finding any of these in good running condition for you budget.

[vwbusman66]

quote Mr. Asa:

It’s going to be fairly easy to get that. What specifically are you looking for? Is there an upper year? Max HP range?

Found these on the Baltimore craigslist
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/5081858608.html
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/5071183148.html

A pair of 12HP motors
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/5065022378.html

What are you guys searching? 😀
I can’t seem to find any of this stuff!

[mr-asa]

I don’t search for anything. I go to whatever craigslist location I want, put in roughly the price range I want, then select "Owner only" to get rid of all the crap that the dealers put up.
For those guys, I put in a price range of $2 to $400 (If you put in $1 or nothing on the low end you’ll get those fools that don’t put in a price and want to sell a $5000 boat)

You sort of have to get an idea of what people put for older motors.

[vwbusman66]

quote Mr. Asa:

It’s going to be fairly easy to get that. What specifically are you looking for? Is there an upper year? Max HP range?

Found these on the Baltimore craigslist
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/5081858608.html
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/5071183148.html

A pair of 12HP motors
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/5065022378.html

No upper year range. 😀

[chris-p]

Better yet put a wanted ad on this site. Hopefully , a member in your area can sell you a motor that has been meticulously gone over for a fair price!

[vwbusman66]

quote Chris_P:

Better yet put a wanted ad on this site. Hopefully , a member in your area can sell you a motor that has been meticulously gone over for a fair price!

I already have 😀
It seems like everyone around me wants bullsh*t money for piles.
James

[dave-bernard]

Call me I have what you need . 1 914 310 7086.

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