Does This Make Sense to Buy a 19-Year Old Outboard Motor?
			 
			 
			
		
		
		
			
			 
John wrote: 
 I don't know if this engine is old enough to have been derated by the 
 use of a thicker head gasket to compensate for poor quality fuel. So, 
 you may not get the 90 HP you're expecting. 
 
 If it hasn't been rebuilt yet, it's a ticking time bomb. Factor in the 
 cost of a rebuilt power head ($1800 - $2000) when negotiating final 
 price.  The good news is, if it lasted this long, the previous owner 
 took care of it. 
 
You don't know that! It may have low hours, and been maintained very 
well. The year that it was made has nothing to do with anything! 
 
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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