used outboard 150

[skeeter louie]

I am looking for a mercury 150 outboard. Apon looking on ebay i found a couple but they are in Florida. I am worried about tge salt water factor since i only fish fresh water. One i asked about said it has been in both should i be concerned about this. Seller said there us no corrosion. Any advice

 

[boobie]

Re: used outboard 150

If the seller is in Florida, stay away from it. Go North.

 

[CharlieB]

Re: used outboard 150

Difficult decision, generally it is safer to stay with a freshwater motor, but if the boat was docked well into freshwater that motor may have been well flushed in returning to port.

Ask the owner if he is the original owner and where has the boat been kept. Google the port to see if it is fresh or salt. If the boat was always trailered it can be difficult to determine if the owner has been religious about flushing after each run in the salt.

And lastly, why is he selling the motor? What has he replaced it with.

Is the owner willing to have an independent inspection? It the price of the motor good enough to consider calling a local shop to go inspect the motor to give you a better idea of its condition?

 

[James R]

Re: used outboard 150

Take boobies warning. Motors used in salt water are nothing but trouble. Good for parts only. When I am asked to service or repair a motor the first thing I ask is "has it been used in salt water". If it has then I decline the request.