Boat hook-ups?

[Joe]

Hi all,

A guy I work with has asked me to help him find an outboard motor for his 4.8m runabout.. he's chasing a 75ish HP 4 stroke, but is open to suggestions.

I still can't get over how damn expensive outboard motors are... anyone here have the hook-up, or know which direction to point me in?

Cheers :)

[magic1]

joe try boat buisness in wangara, speak to peter. I would recommend the Mariner outboard, its a rebadged Mercury and huge warrenty, 5 yrs i think.

[protecon]

Yeah most of the time the motor is worth more than the hull - How much does he want to spend?
People don't usually upgrade outboard motors, so I'm always dubious of second-hand ones for sale.

[Joe]

Well the hull cost him $6k new with trailer (bargain!) and the outboard is like $13k from what he's been quoted so far.

[Autopilot]

He want second hand or new?

[Joe]

New

[protecon]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Honda-90hp-4-Stroke-Outboard_W0QQitemZ290395258396QQcmdZViewItemQQptZA U_Boat_Parts_Accessories?hash=item439ce7fe1c

EDIT: Whoops just saw he wants new.

[ImPreSiV]

Joe, a good mate of mine works at a boat store... Can probably get you onto him?

SMS me

[MMM]

Go to the boat shop behind ranger camping in morley, There italians you probably know each other :)

[cplagz]

For 13k you'd want it to include throttles/gauges too.