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Investing in a new outboard motor can sometimes lead to empty pockets and therefore a used outboard motor is a better option if money is a constraint (which almost always is!)
Here we have compiled a list of steps which will prove helpful when you go out to buy a used outboard motor.
Step 1:
Check the local newspaper where you might find some regular boaters selling their boats. These people have the habit of replacing their boats in regular intervals and buying new ones for themselves. You …

Here are a couple of videos on doing a compression test on a 85 hp Mercury outboard motor.
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The Mercury outboard in the videos was for sale during the summer and may be sold at this point.

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A good video on flushing out used outboard motors. Or new motors for that matter. Regular flushing is recommended to extend the life of your used outboard. One tip is to get a flush kit from your motor manufacturer. Check out the other great tips below.

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Saw a nice set of Suzuki outboard motors in Stockholm, Sweden last week. Twin 300 four strokes on a RIB boat. Very fast looking.
Suzuki Outboard Motors

Here’s a video of a 1961 Johnson Sea Horse 5.5. Also, I have a question from a visitor about his Sea Horse:
“I just got a johnson sea horse 5.5 m# CD17. and the s# 2051532 . could any one tell me the year, and the gas & oil mix to this? thank you very much”
If anyone can help out, please add a comment below. Thanks.

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