1993 Merc 2.5l Offshore 200 - Sell

[Hops143]

Hello All,

I recently purchased a 1988 Sportcraft 202 Fisherman which came with a 1993 2.5l Offshore 200 engine.

I had $2400 worth of work done to the motor at Precision Aero Marine in Plymouth MA by Mercury Platinum mechanic Glen Taylor.

He did plugs, thermostats, water pump, fuel pump, rebuilt carbs, voltage regulators, tune up, fuel lines, a bunch of wiring, valve seats etc. etc.

Compression was 140-145 on all cylinders and spark was good.

My wife loves the boat but hates the motor - the smoke, the sound, everything (probably because our friends have 4-strokes that sound like Priuses compared to our GTO).

I am strongly considering selling the big Merc this fall and swapping down to a 150-175 hp four stroke to keep the peace.

Would you gentlemen be so kind as to help me assess a reasonable selling price (high-low-likely) for my rig with controls so I can determine how painful this will be?

I assume that I would get more for the motor selling it versus trading it in.

Any insight will be greatly appreciated. I am located in Plymouth, MA.

THANKS!

[explorer]

im looking for a pair of 2.5 or 3.0 liter's. if yours is for sell call me 606 402 1077,

[rkmirage]

Valve seats?????? I'd have him explain the procedure. Also 140-145 compression is real high on a stock 200. 115-125 is about right. great engine, put out about 210hp, very reliable!

[Varmint]

When you say offshore,do you men saltwater 25" shaft w/heavy cowling ? Or ridgeback mid with sporty lower ? I know from that era before they used the term saltwater,the cowls had offshore decals

[Hops143]

[Hops143]

25" shaft

[Varmint]

I bought a matching pair like that one for $2500 for the both, 2 summers ago,the 25" makes them alot less marketable.

[mragu]

I bought a matching pair like that one for $2500 for the both, 2 summers ago,the 25" makes them alot less marketable.

He could part it out
$2200-2500 powerhead
mid $200
lower $500.00
cowl $100