Are vintage boat motors worth anything?
What is it worth? Outboard motors, similar to wooden boats, are valued by the simple laws of supply and demand. Yet, some fairly common models like Mercury kg-7 “Super 10” and Johnson 5 hp green TD models are fairly pricey in restored condition. Horsepower alone is not a good pricing guide.
How do I find the value of my boat motor?
Go to eBay.com, and type in your outboard’s make, model and year of manufacture into the search box. Look for sellers auctioning the same outboard as yours. Look at the price they are selling to gauge the value of your particular motor.
How much is an outboard boat motor?
Outboard motors can range from $110 to nearly $90,000 depending on power, make, model, and other factors.
What is the markup on outboard motors?
“Remember, the numbers can vary, but the typical markup in boat sales is maybe 30 percent. Don’t completely lowball him, though. Most estimates are that a dealer’s overhead is around 18 to 22 percent.
What is the profit margin on boats?
The dealer margins on many low-priced new boats are on the order of only 10% to 15%. That’s why they will only take off from the MSRP a hundred or so dollars, not thousands. Large boats that cost many hundreds of thousands of dollars may also only have a margin of 15% because the price is so high.
How much does a 150 hp Yamaha outboard cost?
$14,610.00. There’s a good reason why the legendary Yamaha F150 is the best-selling 150-horsepower four stroke of all time. Powerful, light, nimble and compact, boaters know that its proven reliability is unmatched for everything from pontoons to flats boats to deep-V hulls.
Why are boats so fuel inefficient?
The main reason why boats will always burn more gas than cars is they run on water. Aerodynamics, wind resistance, waves, and drag affect the fuel consumption of a boat. Basically, a boat needs to use more fuel to cover the same distance a car will cover.
How fast will a 25 hp outboard go?
Normal amount of gear waves and 2 regular size dudes it goes about 20 consistently. Adding a 3rd person is a real speed killer and we can crawl down to 15 mph. 25 mph sounds about right, which is going at a decent clip.
Why are boat motors so expensive?
Boat motors (outboards) are expensive because they are equipped with high-quality parts that are not only designed to resist constant working at max RPMs but made with materials meant to resist corrosion well. All of this needs significant work in R&D (more money), resulting in a pricey product.
How long does it take to go 20 miles in a boat?
So it will take you roughly 40 minutes to travel that 20 miles.