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Chris Z
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Initially Posted - 02/01/2008 : 12:07:38

I found this on Craigslist today and was wondering if anyone has any experience with it. I have a 8' Sea Ranger and don't want to get too much motor.

http://flint.craigslist.org/boa/534077737.html

Chris Z.
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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 02/01/2008 : 12:33:00

Take a look at http://www.marineengine.com/discus/messages/2/32788.shtml

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/01/2008 : 12:46:44

Is your hobby sailing or making old motors run? New motors are worth every penny.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 02/01/2008 : 13:37:19

The first 3 motors on our C-22 were Sears motors (made by Eska) all used, then we bought a new 4-stroke Merc. Wish I had done it 10 years earlier.

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Chris Z
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Response Posted - 02/01/2008 : 13:43:02

Don't get me wrong, I agree with buying a new motor. I am only using this on our lake once a weekend to bring the boat in from the mooring. It isn't that far and that is all the use I would get out of it.

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 02/01/2008 : 15:30:56

I have bought several used motors. but I I haven't always been happy. If you find one that starts easily from cold. idles well for at least 5 minutes, and runs up you are probably ok for light use. Anything more and you should plan on a thorough mechanical evaluation and possible rebuild. Once rebuilt, it should be as reliable as a new motor. Most used motors are sold for a reason, not just to have a prettier one on the stern. Its always a crap shoot if you don't know the history, but I've probably bought as many good ones as bad. My semi antique 1951 Johnson was extremely reliable after I rebuilt it. I used it for various purposes into the 1990's, but that 16:1 oil ratio was pretty obnoxious

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crcalhoon
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Response Posted - 02/01/2008 : 15:46:05

I have an early 70's British Seagull 3 HP hanging from the rafters in my garage. Mixes at 10:1. It smokes and sounds like a heavy machine gun, but you can hardly wear the darn things out.

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piseas
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Response Posted - 02/01/2008 : 16:48:02

I would look at how easy you can get replacement parts. If you are mechanically inclined and know how to do motor repairs, go for it. The most you got to lose is $175!
Steve A

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tchowes
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Response Posted - 02/01/2008 : 18:09:40

I agree that there is something to be said for a new motor. However, the new 10% ethonal fuel has caused lots of havoc over the past 2 years, even on newer motors.

I haven't seen a British Seagull in years. Very distinctive sound for sure.

A relatively reliable motor was the Tohatsu 2.5, 3.5/Mercury 2.2 motors made throughout the 90's. Seem very simple and lightweight.

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 02/01/2008 : 19:10:13

My 16 foot Sunbird daysailer "Voyager" came with a 1982 SeaGull 40 Plus 2 stroke with a recoil starting rope. It always starts on the first pull and purrs like a kitten, but it only develops 2 HP. Out in the local tidal river, it's full speed ahead at 3 kts in reverse against the current!

Sometimes I trailer the boat to my favorite fishin' lake that has a 10 HP limit on power boats. It's perfect there.

It came with a spares kit: a spark plug, a prop spring & cotter pin, assorted O rings and a Whitworth combo wrench. I've only ever had to replace the gas tank that rusted out. I joined a Yahoo group where a guy from Australia had all the repair manuals on a CD which he mailed to me.

They don't get any better than that, except I love the 8 HP Honda 4 stroke Dave put on the Passage. I'd never trade that in either!

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tchowes
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Response Posted - 02/01/2008 : 21:24:14

Bruce,

Simplicity is a beautiful thing. It's funny to see fellow powerboaters (I own a 22' Boston Whaler) talk about the latest and greatest technology of large outboards. All I can say is, has it been proven for years? I realize emmissions is playing a role in making things more complicated and heavier, when it comes to propulsion. But powerboats have gotten bloated too, requiring more and more power to push them through the water. Maybe $3 gas will reverse this trend.

There's a reason why Honda is called the Honda MOTOR company. They make great engines!

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