I'm shopping for a motor to repower my 1975 Starcraft. A local guy here who runs a mobile marine service business (with a good reputation) has a '97 or '98 70hp Force that he says he just rebuilt and would run great.
With my locked-up 75hp Mercury (and an extra gearcase w/prop) as a trade-in, he wants $2000 for the motor.
On one hand, I feel good that he would be close by in case there's a problem, instead of buying from a stranger and being on my own...but I wonder if he wants too much.
Sorry this post isn't about a repair, but I'm curious what you guys think. Thank you.
With my locked-up 75hp Mercury (and an extra gearcase w/prop) as a trade-in, he wants $2000 for the motor.
On one hand, I feel good that he would be close by in case there's a problem, instead of buying from a stranger and being on my own...but I wonder if he wants too much.
Sorry this post isn't about a repair, but I'm curious what you guys think. Thank you.