Rude 115 and 9.9 questions

[Mr.Stuart]

I have a few questions, first off, I have a 78 115 horse Evinrude that the mechanic just looked at and reported it to be in well above average condition for the year, he said it was pretty much next to show room quality and estimated that it would bring an above average price if it were ever sold.

He said it could easily bring something around $3800 or more if I ever chose to sell it, my question is, I just insured the boat and put a value on the engine at $2,000, I don't know how the insurance company works if the engine was ever stolen, but should I be upping the value of the engine with the insurance company? I believe that if it was ever stolen, I'd be hard pressed to find something in as good of shape for the money it's insured at.

And my second question is: I have a 9.9 electric start Evinrude trolling motor that came with it that also looks brand new, but the guy told me it was a 1992 or 93, and looking at the owners manual that's dated 88, but inked on the first page is the model number and serial number with 1989 written next to it, so here's the model number and serial number: model: E10ELCES and the serial number is R-08278718, and before I start buying parts for it to convert it to a short shaft, what year is it so I can get the right parts?

thanks, Stuart

 

[iwombat]

Re: Rude 115 and 9.9 questions

The answer to that sort of depends on the state you reside in. In some states the insurance company will only give you blue book unless you have an appraisal with lots of documentation. In other states you're covered for replacement value.

Have your mechanic write up an appraisal on both motors, or write one up yourself and have him sign it. Take lots of pictures. Then, insure it for the appraised amount.

 

[Mr.Stuart]

Re: Rude 115 and 9.9 questions

I have no idea how the insurance company works in Oregon, I know with the truck, it's the replacement value based on bluebook, this is my first boat and I'm going into this with no experence, so I have no clue how the insurance company handles the boat value.

the insurance company already has pictures of the engines/boat/trailer, and I think it would be easy enough to get something in writing from the mechanic, I have no clue what a used motor that age sells for, I did ffind a 76 115 HP Johnson on craigslist that doesn't run and is being sold as parts only for $70 but it is complete, I had thought about buying it just for the parts if they are interchangable, the guy said it has good compression and is complete and turns over but won't start and just wants to dump it, it looks a little on the "beat up" side, but for 70 bucks, it might be worth grabbing if I can use some parts off it for mine in the event something goes haywire

 

[iwombat]

Re: Rude 115 and 9.9 questions

Oregon has some of the best insurance laws from the consumer point of view, so you're in luck there. Still and appraisal would be a good idea.

'78 was a model change year so that '76 isn't going to be any use to you for powerhead or lower unit parts. I think carbs and electricals might interchage some.

I, on the other hand, would love it.

 

[Mr.Stuart]

Re: Rude 115 and 9.9 questions

Oregon has some of the best insurance laws from the consumer point of view, so you're in luck there. Still and appraisal would be a good idea.

'78 was a model change year so that '76 isn't going to be any use to you for powerhead or lower unit parts. I think carbs and electricals might interchage some.

I, on the other hand, would love it.

I'll pass on the junk outboard then, don't need more useless stuff hanging around, but for 70 bucks, I did think it was a good deal, wasn't the greatest looking out board I've seen, but for parts I think it might have been a good deal if you already have one like it.