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How To Buy A Used Outboard Motor

By motorsal | Published: December 19, 2009
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 [...]
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85 hp Mercury Outboard Motor compression test videos

By motorsal | Published: November 14, 2009
Here are a couple of videos on doing a compression test on a 85 hp Mercury outboard motor. Part 1: Part 2: The Mercury outboard in the videos was for sale during the summer and may be sold at this point.
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Johnson Sea Horse 5.5 hp

By motorsal | Published: August 13, 2009
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 [...]
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Question on used outboard motor hours

By motorsal | Published: June 9, 2009
Here’s a question from a visitor to the site: “How does one determine how many hours an outboard motor has ran…does it have a gauge similar to the odometer on a car, or do you just have to take the owner’s word?” If you’d like to answer this and help out, please leave a comment below. If [...]
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New Outboard Motor Parts Search Page

By motorsal | Published: April 20, 2009
Due to a large number of requests for different outboard motor parts, I created a special search page for those of you looking for parts for outboards. For all your Mercury, Johnson, Evinrude, Honda parts and more please visit: Outboard Motor Parts Search Page Just enter the manufacturer and part type in the search box where it says [...]
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