Posted by jfritzke26 on 04/28/23 - 9:48 PM
#5
Phil T wrote:
If the engine is clean, paint is good and includes a prop - $2500-3,000.
There are many classic Whaler owners who would like this engine.
It's all about finding the right buyer.
In addition to listing it here, Facebook Marketplace is recommended.
Hey Phil,
Your estimate of value was very helpful, so thank you. The dealer offered me $200 for the scrap value after saying, "no one wants a motor that old." Without your estimate, I might've believed him. I even said, "it seems like a lot of Whaler guys would be interested."
Instead, I listed the motor on Facebook and Craigslist for $2000 since I was in a hurry to get rid of it. Within a few days I think I had 15 people interested, and after paying the shop for a compression test to satisfy all the questions (125, 122, and 123), I got at least six or seven offers of $1500. I eventually settled on $2,200 with a local guy through craigslist after turning down an out-of-state offer for $2600 because I didn't want the hassle of shipping and PayPal.
Long story short, $2500-3000 seems pretty realistic assuming good condition. Good work, and thanks!