How to find the fair value for a surplus outboard?

[Stingo]

I've searched Fakepoo but found nothing comparable in power and age.

I should probably be asking this on a Portuguese based forum seeing as I am in the land of grilled chicken with hot sauce. Alas, my Portuguese is far too basic to achieve anything other than "another beer, please."

Can anyone suggest a non-UK site where I could try get a realistic value, please?

 

[Stingo]

BTW, it's not the troublesome Suzuki that I want to sell - I've managed to solve all its challenges, but an 8hp 2 stroke Tohatsu that's far too big for my dinghy.

 

[Refueler]

https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/boat-engines/

will give you a fair idea ?? Well I thought it might but seems a bit thin on the ground for 2str !!

But I reckon there would be a healthy demand for it - many people are not so fond of 4str ...

 

[Major_Clanger]

I'd list it for equivalent UK value, the local market will soon tell you whether that's fair. As Refueler said, there'll likely be a demand for it. Especially as new sales of 2-strokes is heavily restricted.

 

[Refueler]

In that size HP - the big factor will be leg length ....

 

[Stingo]

In that size HP - the big factor will be leg length ....

I don't think it's the long leg version.

 

[VicS]

I don't think it's the long leg version.

No it isn't.
The long shaft version has a 5" extension between the gearcase and the driveshaft housing.

 

[Refueler]

No it isn't.
The long shaft version has a 5" extension between the gearcase and the driveshaft housing.

I was always thinking that two lengths were available on O/Bd's - until chatting with a Service guy who was shortening my Evinrude 18 .... he asked if I wanted normal LONG or short ... I was surprised as I bought the engine originally as a long thinking it was normal ... according to service guy - extra long is available ... but not often seen. That Evinrude I had was extra long ....

 

[RupertW]

https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/boat-engines/

will give you a fair idea ?? Well I thought it might but seems a bit thin on the ground for 2str !!

But I reckon there would be a healthy demand for it - many people are not so fond of 4str ...

I agree. We happily swapped our 5 year old 4 stroke 5hp in part exchange for a brand new 5hp 2 stroke last year. I become 10 years younger when I lift it up from the rib.

 

[Koeketiene]

I've searched Fakepoo but found nothing comparable in power and age.

I should probably be asking this on a Portuguese based forum seeing as I am in the land of grilled chicken with hot sauce. Alas, my Portuguese is far too basic to achieve anything other than "another beer, please."

Can anyone suggest a non-UK site where I could try get a realistic value, please?

FWIW: 3 years ago, I sold a 20 year old (at least) Yamaha 5hp 2stroke for 450 EUR.

And TBH, I could have sold it 3 or 4 times over.

 

[Tranona]

I don't think it's the long leg version.
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Apart from looking pretty in the photo it is a very desirable engine for something like a 2.6m inflatable or lightweight RIB. Got to be worth 600 Euros+

 

[Refueler]

Apart from looking pretty in the photo it is a very desirable engine for something like a 2.6m inflatable or lightweight RIB. Got to be worth 600 Euros+

600 ???? Blimey spares and repair could ask that !! 600 for a quick sale ... reckon its worth more if a good starter / runner .. reckon 700 - 800

 

[Stingo]

Thanks all. Will take a few more photos today and then put it on Fakepoo for €850.

 

[B27]

I'd say it was worth ..........



replacing the tired looking bit of wood it's mounted on.

 

[Boathook]

I'd say it was worth ..........



replacing the tired looking bit of wood it's mounted on.

Plus give the engine a wipedown to remove salt? stains.

 

[Graham376]

I've searched Fakepoo but found nothing comparable in power and age.

I should probably be asking this on a Portuguese based forum seeing as I am in the land of grilled chicken with hot sauce. Alas, my Portuguese is far too basic to achieve anything other than "another beer, please."

Can anyone suggest a non-UK site where I could try get a realistic value, please?

You may well have problems selling to a Portuguese boat owner unless you have the original invoice and paper trail from new. Outboards are part of boat equipment and have to be registered. I tried to sell one of my old outboards here some years ago and Capitania refused registration to potential buyer.

 

[Stingo]

You may well have problems selling to a Portuguese boat owner unless you have the original invoice and paper trail from new. Outboards are part of boat equipment and have to be registered. I tried to sell one of my old outboards here some years ago and Capitania refused registration to potential buyer.

Thanks for that, that's useful info. I'll check in the file of boat papers if I have the invoice.

 

[Stingo]

Damn, no invoice found.

 

[Graham376]

Damn, no invoice found.

Presumably you have access to DTP? Alternatively, put advert on Bruce's notice board and marinas, plenty of "foreign" boats around.

 

[Stingo]

@Graham376 What is DTP?