Here is my problem. I have a 2000 rope start 8 hp Honda. My wife wants a electric start so she can start the engine by herself. Do I sell The motor outright and look for a new or used motor or trade it in for a new motor. I am looking for the least expensive way out.
Outboard trade in
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but have her kick in a signifiacnt amount out of her mad money. Then sell the old one and use the proceeds to fund other upgrades. Don't overlook the need (and $$) to run wires out to the motor.
but have her kick in a signifiacnt amount out of her mad money. Then sell the old one and use the proceeds to fund other upgrades. Don't overlook the need (and $$) to run wires out to the motor.
Which would you rather..
Which would you rather keep? The wife or the engine? The stronger girlfriend has a certain appeal, doesn't it? Else, sell the pull start outright, it will be worth more that way.
Which would you rather keep? The wife or the engine? The stronger girlfriend has a certain appeal, doesn't it? Else, sell the pull start outright, it will be worth more that way.
technique ...
When we were cruising, Maggie weighed about 105 Lbs - and pull-started our old 6 HP Johnson. It’s more a matter of technique than brute strength. Show her how to get a short sharp pull - maybe she’ll surprise you. If she cannot (or won’t) get the hang of it; ask the dealer for a trade-in quote, then try to sell privately for more.
When we were cruising, Maggie weighed about 105 Lbs - and pull-started our old 6 HP Johnson. It’s more a matter of technique than brute strength. Show her how to get a short sharp pull - maybe she’ll surprise you. If she cannot (or won’t) get the hang of it; ask the dealer for a trade-in quote, then try to sell privately for more.
keeping the Admiral happy...
she might be worried about being able to start the motor if you go overboard. Be happy she will sail with you and upgrade the motor. I think there is an larger alternator upgrade on the electric start. Check with the dealer first, but I would sell it outright. Those are popular motors and the 8hp should sell fast.
she might be worried about being able to start the motor if you go overboard. Be happy she will sail with you and upgrade the motor. I think there is an larger alternator upgrade on the electric start. Check with the dealer first, but I would sell it outright. Those are popular motors and the 8hp should sell fast.
Outboard
Does your wife know how little value you place on her company while you sail that your main concern is not her comfort, but trying to make the best deal? Be a hero to her. Go out and buy her the engine she wants. Take her along and let her pick it out herself. She'll be thrilled. Sell the old one for what ever it brings. What's the difference? A few hundred bucks? There are thousands of sailors who would pay a hell of a lot more than that to get their wives to sail with them. You've got a bargain here and you don't know it. Don't screw it up.
Does your wife know how little value you place on her company while you sail that your main concern is not her comfort, but trying to make the best deal? Be a hero to her. Go out and buy her the engine she wants. Take her along and let her pick it out herself. She'll be thrilled. Sell the old one for what ever it brings. What's the difference? A few hundred bucks? There are thousands of sailors who would pay a hell of a lot more than that to get their wives to sail with them. You've got a bargain here and you don't know it. Don't screw it up.
Harsh Response
===== your main concern is not her comfort, but trying to make the best deal? ===== Don't you think that's a little harsh? Not only that, on the surface, it appears to be incorrect. From the way he worded his "problem", it sounds as if he's already made the decision to get the motor she wants. So, his PRIMARY concern was getting her the motor, getting the best deal was a secondary concern.
===== your main concern is not her comfort, but trying to make the best deal? ===== Don't you think that's a little harsh? Not only that, on the surface, it appears to be incorrect. From the way he worded his "problem", it sounds as if he's already made the decision to get the motor she wants. So, his PRIMARY concern was getting her the motor, getting the best deal was a secondary concern.
Buy Now/Sell Later!
Buy now...Prices are usally lower at the end of the season. Sell your current motor in the Spring. Post at area boat yards, internet & newspaper. Good Luck!
Buy now...Prices are usally lower at the end of the season. Sell your current motor in the Spring. Post at area boat yards, internet & newspaper. Good Luck!
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