Need TINBOATS help on a possible boat acquisition

[HRalston]

So I have searched high and low for a (relatively) late model 25 HP motor to replace my 15 HP because I have added a lot of weight with my on-going modifications. I have had virtually no luck whatsoever, seems that people are holding on to their 25 HP 2 strokes these days. Thus, I am now considering buying a boat package and swapping out the motors and reselling the new hull with my old motor.

Concerns/Issues:
-I must have a short shaft motor
-Prefer it to be less that 10 years old
-I think it is almost impossible for me to use a 4-stroke 25 HP because of how big/heavy those things have become, so 2 stroke it is.
-Prefer electric start but not that big of a deal.

So I stumbled across this deal today and I am really intrigued because it seems to suit all of my needs:

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/3898753697.html

My question is this: What would this boat be worth with a very well-maintained 2001 15 HP Johnson 2-stroke? I figure if I could get $1,500 or so out of that set up then I could potentially get into this 25 HP Yammy for around $1,300-$1,500 which would be a STEAL! Could also end up with a nice duck blind if the new buyer wasn't interested in taking that...

So what do you guys think?

 

[HRalston]

Also, if anyone out there has a 25 HP 2 stroke that they would like to get rid of I would love to take a look!

Thanks all in advance for your input!

 

[Quackrstackr]

That's not a $2,800 boat around my area so it would be hard to say. You would have to price according to what your local market is.

 

[HRalston]

Yes I was planning on offering $2k-$2200. I would think the motor is worth around $1500-$1700 and that blind is worth $300-$400

 

[marshman]

2 stroke 25s are a hot commodity.... easily 1500 would be a going rate for one... they do pop up tho... check microskiff classifieds...

theres been 1 or 2 on louisiana sportsman classifieds here recently also...

thats a good idea you have about buying a rig and swapping motors... but, if you have 2800 on hand why not just keep looking for a motor for 1500?? there are some out there to find...

 

[marshman]

25 or/and a 30 hp johnson
https://www.microskiff.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1372083135

 

[JMichael]

Don't overlook the fact that you said you'll be throwing your 15 hp motor on the duck boat in order to sell it. So you'll be giving 1300-1500 + your 15hp motor just for a 10 hp increase, so that's not such a great deal IMO.

 

[Captain Ahab]

JMichael » Thu Jun 27, 2013 9:03 pm[/url]"]Don't overlook the fact that you said you'll be throwing your 15 hp motor on the duck boat in order to sell it. So you'll be giving 1300-1500 + your 15hp motor just for a 10 hp increase, so that's not such a great deal IMO.

I agree!


Run your 15 and keep your eyes open - you will find a motor

Go more then a 25 - 15 to a 25 is not that much more maybe 5-8 mph top end?

 

[HRalston]

Thanks everyone for your replies! The boat is rated for max. 25 HP so I'm going to stick with that for now. I would love to get some float pods in the future and possibly get a bigger 4 stroke.

You guys may have more experience than me, but 15 HP to 25 HP is over 65% more power. The boat really struggled with a full load of hunting gear and 2-3 people with the 15 HP..... Keep in mind I'm not looking for speed, just need some more power to push the boat with a much heavier load.

 

[marshman]

i have both a 15 merc and a 25 merc.... big big huge difference...but i will say, that a 25 will still dog down with a big load... my 25 runs like a scalded ape with just me or me and my son...add a 3rd grownup and gear, it dogs down substantially.....

 

[HRalston]

i have both a 15 merc and a 25 merc.... big big huge difference...but i will say, that a 25 will still dog down with a big load... my 25 runs like a scalded ape with just me or me and my son...add a 3rd grownup and gear, it dogs down substantially.....

Yeah, this is exactly what I'm thinking. Just wish these things weren't so hard to find although I certainly understand why...

 

[marshman]

man to be honest with you, about a month ago i would have even traded you my 25 for your 15...i got a little lightweight marsh skiff i wanna build and my 25 is too much motor....thats on hold now though...budget wont allow that build...

i find the 2 stroke 15s harder to find than 25s....

 

[Antoine]

I think that is a good price for that boat. A new Merc 25 HP manual start is like 3400.00 at bass pro. The 15 HP is 2400 I believe. I just naught a lowe l1448m 2002with 25 HP 2002 Merc for 2000.00 trailer is a 2010. Motor runs great. I had water pump replaced, new plugs, new anode, and I am going to have the lower seal replaced. Some minor TLC but that is what it's all about with a used boat. You can see my other post for the help I needed and still need.