WHAT'S THIS MOTOR WORTH?

[DIRTBALL2]

I have a 17ft Grumman square stern canoe and a 1975 6HP Evinrude motor I have been thinking about selling. Have a pretty good idea of the value of the canoe but have absolutely no idea what the motor is worth. Motor is in excellent condition. Every time I used it I always disconnected the gas line before I landed and ran the motor until it died. Consequently, it never gave me any problems in all the years I used it. Sure it has a lot of dings and scratches on it, but so do I after 66 years. Can anybody out there give me an idea about it's approximate worth? Thanks for any input.

[Liar]

   I believe that in 1975 new motors were going for $100 per h,p, (approx).  So brand new yours might have cost anywhere  from $600 - $675.  If the motor is in good condition as you say I would start out at $475.   I saw a 1982 - 6hp going for $895.  Sooooooooo  take it from there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   I myself would have to stay at that price or $450.  I hope I was of some help.  Oh yes....parts for that motor are plentyfull, so if something happens it CAN be fixed


                                                                        Liar    

[Barleydog]

DB2,  Soooo you got a lot of nicks and scratches on ya!  Well at 66 you probably call them "war wounds" eh?   I think Liar, (although his name may be questionable when it comes to believing him) is pretty close on a price.   If your lower unit is still in good condition, powerhead is clean, and runs a good compression test, "I" would ask for up to 500 bucks for it.   Good luck my friend!  Barleydog

[Jigwiggler]

I'd say that motor is probably worth more now than when it was new.  When pricing a used object you need to compare it to what it would cost for a new replacement.  If you motor was in 100% condition than I would say it is worth 50 - 75% of the cost of a new one.  Then deduct for any wear and tear and also age.  I'd say $500- 800, you can always com down on your price but can rarely go up.

[HIMO]

I have the exact same motor. I bought it new and it still runs as good as the day I bought it. I also run the gas out of mine. the only repairs have been the water pump.I would say the value is priceless.

                                                                 HIMO

[Polar]

Somewhere in the range of 400-500 dollars. I talked with a buddy of mine that owns a marina and he has sold 2-6hp(1995"s) for 850-900.

[Esox]

Part of the answer is ...How long do you want to hold onto the motor?  I tend to price things to make a quick sale, just so I don't have to deal with "tire kickers" forever. $400-500 seems like a good price.