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03 January 2012, 17:03
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Outboard valuation
Hi I have an early approx 1973 Evinrude 25 (Sportster?)This came with my Sib.It had new spark plugs,Condensors and points about 6 months ago and ran fine but then the pull rope snapped and its been sat in the shed since.I will replace the pull rope so it can be run up.Being totally truthfull i have only run it in a drum not on a boat and it could do with a paint up but it does run ok.I would recommend a full service/check over before going out to sea.Engine only no fuel tank,Will post up some pics when i get back home later in week.
Any idea on what its worth?
Pete
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03 January 2012, 17:15
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Mollers is the resident expert on selling 'mature' 'Rudes. 
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03 January 2012, 17:38
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Personally I'd say it's worth absolutely nothing; it's nigh-on 40 years old.
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03 January 2012, 17:39
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Mollers is the resident expert on selling 'mature' 'Rudes. |
'73 is practically a new'un. The one I sold was a '53 in a 'Flipper' stylie. 
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03 January 2012, 17:43
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Personally I'd say it's worth absolutely nothing; it's nigh-on 40 years old.
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Personally, I know that that's bollox.
Anyone seeking to power a 40yo 'classic' would be interested in a 40yo tidy runner of the correct spec. and size. 
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03 January 2012, 18:48
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Personally, I know that that's bollox.
Anyone seeking to power a 40yo 'classic' would be interested in a 40yo tidy runner of the correct spec. and size. |
I wouldn't be; we're talking about safety at sea here not a quick run up Beaulieu Hill in a classic car.
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03 January 2012, 19:40
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I wouldn't be; we're talking about safety at sea here not a quick run up Beaulieu Hill in a classic car.
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Just 'cos it isn't for you, doesn't mean it's worthless.
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03 January 2012, 19:53
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Country: UK - Wales
Town: Ebbw Vale, Gwent
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I was happy enough to pay £250 last year for a 25 Johnson, 40yr old, Serviced, Electric start, Needed painting. And it hasn't missed a beat. If it breaks tomorrow it wont be the end of the world.
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03 January 2012, 19:58
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I have had in the garage for the last 20 years a 1966 Johnson 20HP i took it as part payment for a job i did.
Recently my father bought himself a boat and needed an an engine so i pulled it out the garage chucked some fuel at it and it started straight away, just becouse its old does not mean it not reliable and worth selling.
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03 January 2012, 20:10
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Just 'cos it isn't for you, doesn't mean it's worthless.
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Fair point, I do like my bling. I apologise.
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03 January 2012, 20:14
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not everyone can afford bling 
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03 January 2012, 20:29
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Town: Bangor, Co Down
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still running my 1976 Merc 500 50hp, had it from new & using the original spark plugs........ ,
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04 January 2012, 16:35
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I wouldn't be; we're talking about safety at sea.
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Precisely why most 'classics' keep to inland waters.
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04 January 2012, 18:48
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Precisely why most 'classics' keep to inland waters. |
In my experience they can be just as dangerous. Is this 'classics' thing a whole area of boating I wasn't aware of ?
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04 January 2012, 18:53
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Country: UK - England
Town: The wilds of Wiltshire
Boat name: Dominator
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In my experience they can be just as dangerous. Is this 'classics' thing a whole area of boating I wasn't aware of ?
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Yes.
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04 January 2012, 18:56
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04 January 2012, 19:03
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In my experience they can be just as dangerous.
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The water is perfectly safe. Your trouble is that you refuse to stay in it
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04 January 2012, 19:04
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I have a very clean Yamaha 3.5 from around 1975. Done about 3 hours total. Must get her running... 
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04 January 2012, 19:12
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I have a 1978 British Seagull with a clutch on my Redcrest...
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04 January 2012, 19:30
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Quote:
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Messy, you should have oiled her eggs.
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