1996 Yamaha 4 stroke kicker?

[Northlander]

Ok guys im looking at this motor and wondering what I should offer the owner.
The motor is a 1996 9.9 4 stroke yamaha tiller handle. No tilt/trim and manual start.
Looks to be in real good shape. Does anyone run 1 of these and if so what can ya tell me about them?
Thanks a lot for any help!

[marine_man]

Northlander,

I can't help you with the price... but I can tell you that the 9.9 Yamaha is one bullet proof engine that will run for a long time... even if it's already 8 years old... it's one motor that you will almost never see used because a) they're still running on someone's boat and the few that are out there used get snapped up pretty quick

Too bad it's not electric start, or has trim & tilt, but it sure keeps things simple - add a gas tank and you're ready to go...

I'd go for it... but I wouldn't pay more than a couple grand...

marine_man

[BDR]

Northlander- A new one should be around $2000 + or - a couple hundred(I found new prices for Nissan). For 8 years old Maybe half that or a little more. I'd say around a grand.

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[cd3]

northlander,, id low ball him,then give me his ph# so i can buy it,,,

[cd3]

just kidding ya there, i do hv a freind i fish next too alot that has that motor,extremely reliable,, im looking at the yam 8t new with t/t will set u back around 2200.

[Northlander]

Ya Im thinking $1000 is a bit too much and thats what he is asking. Being a 1996 and as plain as they come. I just want it for a piece of mind on the big lake.

[ChuckN]

About 3-4 years ago I almost bought a Yammy 9.9 4 stroke for $850, short shaft tiller. I believe the motor was a '94 or so?? It was older than a '96.

[Valv]

Northlander, check if it's long or short shaft, I think if you just want to hang it on your boat you might have to have a long shaft, otherwise you will have to add a bracket drilling holes through transom.
I almost did it myself too on my Fisherman, then realized mistake before buying it.

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[Northlander]

Valv its a long shaft. Im just going to mount it when on bigger water for safety purposes. What do you think is a fair price? walleyes4me32 at aol dot com

[Valv]

I would say $ 1,000 is a little too much too. I sold a 2000 Mercury 4 stroke for $ 1,200 last summer. Do you really need a 4 stroke ? If it's for safety use on Superior, you can get away with a 2 stroke. If you need to troll a lot, then the 4st is nicer.
I am in same position as you, I need a 15hp to 20hp as spare motor for up there.

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[This message has been edited by Valv (edited 09-29-2004).]

[Northlander]

Its more safety but I may use it to do some minor backtrolling or something. Ill offer $800 I guess and go from there. Im looking at a 2003 electric T-8 for $1500 as well. Sound reasonable?