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Value of an b85 mercuy 18 hp outboard

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ryan_smith

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"anyone know what a working us

"anyone know what a working used '85 18hp outboard worth...NADA Appraisal Guide says it's only worth $165, but a friend of mine bought one back a couple years ago for $800.....did he get ripped off or is NADA way off?"
 
"The NADA guide is a bit of a

"The NADA guide is a bit of a joke.They use math and age of the motor to determine condition.I suppose that works for cars but not outboards. Some are used sparingly and a 20 year old motor can be in new condition, thus the higher prices."
 
Would echo London's commen

Would echo London's comments - 800 bucks for a working 85 18 horse is a decent price. A dealer would ask double that for one sitting in their shop.

The 18 was a good motor - utilizes the same exact powerhead/parts as the 25 horse of the same era.
 
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