TOPIC: Craigslist Merc 1150 for $800.00

charlotte.craigslist.org/bpo/5676478171.html

Seems like a good deal. Charlotte craigslist.

Here is the guy's text from the ad. If the pic is accurate, it looks pretty nice.

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I got a 1976 mercury marine engine 1150cc. I got bought it last night to go on my boat and it won't boat up. I haven't heard it run but the guy I got it from is a great guy so I know he woudnt sale me nothing that don't run. $$800 takes it or trade for a evinrude engine that will mount to my 1986 craft Tara boat

Other than sounding strange that he can't "boat up" the Merc to his boat, if it's a good running motor and checks out, might be a good deal. It's got PT&T, at least on the boat in the picture.

I can't imagine not being able to bolt-up the engine to whatever boat, but maybe he doesn't want to drill any more holes in his transom or has no idea how to plug up the OMC-pattern bolt holes. Such is life I guess!

I also have a feeling the boat in the pic is what it used to be mounted on, so no telling what you get with the motor. If it doesn't come with all the PT&T stuff, not such a good deal IHMO.....ed

p.s. It's actually a '78 if the covers are correct.

E Caveat Emptor.

Wonder if the seller has ever heard of auto correct?