wrote:
I have been offered a commercially used Evinrude E-TEC 90hp with 1000
hours. I am considering buying it however I don't know if this is
considered a lot of hours for this motor or what the life expectancy
would be. These motors sell for around 13000 and this is priced at
5000. Any advice on what I should be checking or looking out for would
be appreciated.



$5000 American for a used 90 hp outboard with 1000 hours?

Crazy.

Ed's Marine has them brand new for $7300.

http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/evinrude.htm

For $6500, you can get a brand new Yamaha four stroke 90 hp.

Do not buy that engine for that kind of money.

"HK" wrote in message
. ..
wrote:
I have been offered a commercially used Evinrude E-TEC 90hp with 1000
hours. I am considering buying it however I don't know if this is
considered a lot of hours for this motor or what the life expectancy
would be. These motors sell for around 13000 and this is priced at
5000. Any advice on what I should be checking or looking out for would
be appreciated.



$5000 American for a used 90 hp outboard with 1000 hours?

Crazy.

Ed's Marine has them brand new for $7300.

http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/evinrude.htm

For $6500, you can get a brand new Yamaha four stroke 90 hp.

Do not buy that engine for that kind of money.


Besides... 'commercially used' may mean abused.
I'd have to get a darn good discount before I'd buy.

On Tue, 29 May 2007 09:35:29 -0400, HK wrote:

wrote:
I have been offered a commercially used Evinrude E-TEC 90hp with 1000
hours. I am considering buying it however I don't know if this is
considered a lot of hours for this motor or what the life expectancy
would be. These motors sell for around 13000 and this is priced at
5000. Any advice on what I should be checking or looking out for would
be appreciated.



$5000 American for a used 90 hp outboard with 1000 hours?

Crazy.

I agree.

Ed's Marine has them brand new for $7300.

http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/evinrude.htm

That's about right even from a regular dealer. And he will get the
five year warranty.

For $6500, you can get a brand new Yamaha four stroke 90 hp.

Ancient technology. Stick with a good engine - ETEC.

Buy American!! :)

Do not buy that engine for that kind of money.

If we're talking about Yamaha's, I totally agree. :)

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 29 May 2007 09:35:29 -0400, HK wrote:

wrote:
I have been offered a commercially used Evinrude E-TEC 90hp with 1000
hours. I am considering buying it however I don't know if this is
considered a lot of hours for this motor or what the life expectancy
would be. These motors sell for around 13000 and this is priced at
5000. Any advice on what I should be checking or looking out for would
be appreciated.


$5000 American for a used 90 hp outboard with 1000 hours?

Crazy.

I agree.

Ed's Marine has them brand new for $7300.

http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/evinrude.htm

That's about right even from a regular dealer. And he will get the
five year warranty.

For $6500, you can get a brand new Yamaha four stroke 90 hp.

Ancient technology. Stick with a good engine - ETEC.

Buy American!! :)

Do not buy that engine for that kind of money.

If we're talking about Yamaha's, I totally agree. :)


I thought Evinrude was owned by Canadian-French company. Was it sold again?

As for two stroke vs. four stroke, I doubt I'll ever buy another two
stroke outboard. Two stroke is fine for my chainsaw, string trimmer and
DKW, but I'd rather have a four stroke outboard.