'98 Honda 90 - Carbureted

tomherrick · Guest

I want to sell the ~1998 Honda 90 that came with my boat. I'm planning to repower with a Yamaha 115. When I got the boat, it had sat with the motor in a field for about 10 years. A Honda mechanic ran his carb-cleaning procedure twice to get it running. And, it ran nice; just purred and had lots of get-up and go when he was done with it.

Now, it's been sitting for about four years. I'm thinking about having it gone over by a good mechanic to bring it up to snuff. The cost estimate to clean the carbs and replace water pump expendables is around $5-600. I'm wondering what this engine would sell for, and if it might be better to let someone else (perhaps a serious outboard DIY guy) have the project rather than putting in my dollars. I've searched, but not gotten any hits for sales on such a motor.

Any guidance on this?

Thanks.

T

RonJr · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:44 am Post subject:

Is Prarieboy complete? Any recent pictures? Sorry, don't have any advice on the motor.

tomherrick · Guest

Prairieboy is not done, but the decks are being cleared to recommence work. Sometimes, life just isn't fair... But, thanks for asking.

Captains Cat · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 6:46 am Post subject:

tomherrick · Guest

I find myself particularly lucky in that we have a fairly new Yamaha dealer in my little Kentucky town. The installer has a good reputation among people I know so I appear to be in good hands. He's the guy that would be doing the tune-up on the Honda as well, if I decide to spend those bucks.