Posted by holdenon2003 on 04/21/09 - 8:43 AM
#1
I have a 1990 13' Super Sport that I have been working on and it is time to buy an outboard.
After much searching I just found a 2001 Mercury 40 hp elpto with 20" shaft.
The motor has: power trim & tilt
electric start
oil injection
control box and all wiring
ignition key
less than 60 hours
The asking price is $1,750.00
My questions are:
1.) Is this a good outboard for my boat?
2.) Does this seem like a fair price for the motor as described?
Thank you for your input and advice.
Posted by moose on 04/21/09 - 9:30 AM
#2
Sounds like a good match to me. I'd have a compression check and a sea trial if it is available. I don't know about the price. The 40 is a really good size for the 13.
Mike
Posted by burtim on 04/21/09 - 11:02 AM
#3
Gee. I think I may have the same motor on my boat. It's a 2001 13 Sport.
I found a 10-3/8" prop with 13 or 14 pitch is just about right. I use the 14 with 2 people and little load. The 13 is best when It's full to and beyond capacity. I've got no complaints.