What motor is this? [Archive]

909punk

02-07-2007, 04:55 PM

HCS

02-07-2007, 04:58 PM

A Merc package like that has to have a rating on it somewhere online.

hoolign

02-07-2007, 05:02 PM

So don't buy it!

mickeyfinn

02-07-2007, 05:05 PM

I found a site that said 310 pshp.

HocusPocus

02-07-2007, 05:14 PM

your saying 330 hp and the seller is saying its 350 hp.. and the 20 hp will make a $4000 difference in the price? if he wants to argue, then let him keep it. there are alot more boats for sale.

RiverDave

02-07-2007, 05:15 PM

That one is a 310HP 454.. They also had another one (like the one that was in my old boat that was 385HP)
RD

909punk

02-07-2007, 05:16 PM

your saying 330 hp and the seller is saying its 350 hp.. and the 20 hp will make a $4000 difference in the price? if he wants to argue, then let him keep it. there are alot more boats for sale.
yeah.. its more about the NADA guide.. they are pricing boats with 300-350hp 4k less then 351-400hp

superdave013

02-07-2007, 05:20 PM

yeah.. its more about the NADA guide.. they are pricing boats with 300-350hp 4k less then 351-400hp
It's a buyers market right now for sure. NADA don't mean yadda.

Ivan Dan

02-07-2007, 05:22 PM

yeah.. its more about the NADA guide.. they are pricing boats with 300-350hp 4k less then 351-400hp
If he is saying 350 that still fits into the 300-350 category as far as I'm concerned.

909punk

02-07-2007, 05:23 PM

It's a buyers market right now for sure. NADA don't mean yadda.
hell.. i dont know whats what.. but I do know the NADA average retail is about 7k lower then his asking price.

Ivan Dan

02-07-2007, 05:24 PM

hell.. i dont know whats what.. but I do know the NADA average retail is about 7k lower then his asking price.
Offer him a price and tell him to take it or leave it.

HocusPocus

02-07-2007, 05:30 PM

hell.. i dont know whats what.. but I do know the NADA average retail is about 7k lower then his asking price.
got any pics or more details of the boat? just about every boat owner thinks his boat is worth more then it really is. :D i always go with the idea the the burdon of proof is with the seller.. if he claims the motor is a certain HP, then he needs to be able to prove it.

909punk

02-07-2007, 05:50 PM

got any pics or more details of the boat? just about every boat owner thinks his boat is worth more then it really is. :D i always go with the idea the the burdon of proof is with the seller.. if he claims the motor is a certain HP, then he needs to be able to prove it.
1998 24ft Cheetah Stiletto, Closed bow, unknown hours (seller cant find the hour meter, if it exist) Interior looks great, boat looks great, motor I guess is fine.
He's had it for 1.5 years, and used it 6 hours.

ULTRA26 # 1

02-07-2007, 06:04 PM

A seller and I are at odds. He doesnt know his HP rating.What he thinks and what I believe is a differance of almost 4k in price of the boat.
1998 mercruiser v8 7.4 mpi
I'm thinking its HP is listed at 330 according to this site http://www.perfprotech.com/home/techtips/7.4L_longblock_replacement.htm
He thinks it's over 350hp
I'm a novice at this stuff.
Thanks in advance for the help.
(click for bigger pic)
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/5209/motor1an8.th.jpg (http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/5209/motor1an8.jpg)
The 7.4 rated at 330 HP was a carb motor. Merc stopped production of these
motors in 93 or 94 The later Merc 7.4's were injected and rated at 310 HP. There is a considerable difference in value between a 454 Mag (385HP) and the 7.4's

707dog

02-07-2007, 06:15 PM

if the boat owner doesnt know his own set up..i say walk away theres plenty out there..hell plenty right here on ***boat!..my 2cents

OCMerrill

02-07-2007, 06:20 PM

As RD said it's a 310 hp MPI. I do see a K&N filter though:)
That engine is dead set on that HP number. Not easy to upgrade it if you want more. Not one of Merc's best setups.

boatnam2

02-07-2007, 06:39 PM

909punk i hope you have a freind that is some what hip on boats and boat buying or i got a bad feeling your going to get schooled!

Outnumbered

02-07-2007, 06:43 PM

Its the 310hp, I have it in my 2000 Cobalt.
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/5209/motor1an8.jpg

rvrjunkie

02-07-2007, 06:55 PM

As RD said it's a 310 hp MPI. I do see a K&N filter though:)
That engine is dead set on that HP number. Not easy to upgrade it if you want more. Not one of Merc's best setups.
Does this motor have cast iron parts ( crank and heads) ?

909punk

02-07-2007, 07:21 PM

909punk i hope you have a freind that is some what hip on boats and boat buying or i got a bad feeling your going to get schooled!
that I do, and thank you.
we are bringing tools to run compression tests and so on.
the not knowing the hours is buggin me.

squirt'nmyload

02-07-2007, 07:25 PM

that I do, and thank you.
we are bringing tools to run compression tests and so on.
the not knowing the hours is buggin me.
is it here in phx???......take it to the lake and test drive it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nord

02-07-2007, 07:27 PM

Offer him a price and tell him to take it or leave it.
Good advice here. There is plenty for sale right now to walk away from this one. All he can say is no!

909punk

02-07-2007, 09:23 PM

is it here in phx???......take it to the lake and test drive it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
na.. in california..
just got a message back from my friend who was going to test with..
no hour meter.. no go..
so.. damn it.. movin on

squirt'nmyload

02-07-2007, 09:30 PM

na.. in california..
just got a message back from my friend who was going to test with..
no hour meter.. no go..
so.. damn it.. movin on
smart move...imo:)

boatnam2

02-07-2007, 09:36 PM

na.. in california..
just got a message back from my friend who was going to test with..
no hour meter.. no go..
so.. damn it.. movin on
not to get to personal but you were looking to spend 50k,i hope you changed your mind and you are only spending about a 1/3 of that on the boat in question.

SHOTKALLIN

02-08-2007, 12:57 AM

anyone that will tell you 1 lie will tell you several.;)

909punk

02-08-2007, 05:44 AM

not to get to personal but you were looking to spend 50k,i hope you changed your mind and you are only spending about a 1/3 of that on the boat in question.
Nothing personal. I thought I found a deal and didn't feel like blowing my wad.

boatnam2

02-08-2007, 06:25 AM

Nothing personal. I thought I found a deal and didn't feel like blowing my wad.
good idea!

buzzaro

02-08-2007, 08:40 AM

If you do like the boat and really want to pursue it, Im sure you could call cheetah and get a likely location for the hour meter from them.

909punk

02-08-2007, 08:57 AM

If you do like the boat and really want to pursue it, Im sure you could call cheetah and get a likely location for the hour meter from them.
na.. that is to easy.
:idea:
i'll email the seller.. i do like it.. its looks bitchen
but if it doesnt have it.. i have to move on, would never buy a car without the speedo!

ChumpChange

02-08-2007, 09:27 AM

but if it doesnt have it.. i have to move on, would never buy a car without the speedo!
Did you mean odometer?

909punk

02-08-2007, 09:38 AM

Did you mean odometer?
hey man.. you see that homerun during the super bowl?
:D

DMOORE

02-08-2007, 10:41 AM

A compression and leakdown test will tell you a lot about the motor. But with no hour meter, I would never pay OVER NADA for a boat. If the motor is still strong, because 7.4's will usually loose compression long before any parts break inside, it may be worth a low ball offer.
Darrell.