How much is a rebuilt 1990 Mercury 60 HP ELPTO worth?

Question

My mechanic convinced me to buy a 1991 Mercury 60 HP long shaft ELPTO for my 24ft pontoon that he had in his shop and wanted to rebuild. He found out it was really a 1990 when he tried to get a rebuilt head but no one rebuilds them anymore. I paid him for parts up front, so he didn't want to back out on the deal. Only the bottom cylinder was badly damaged and he did get a piston from Mercury. After 3 weeks of waiting, he got the head ground down and said it looks great. Then he found a hair-line crack in a valve and needed a few other not-available parts which have taken another couple of weeks to find, plus more and more and more excuses. I'm in Minnesota, so the season ended last week. I agreed to buy the motor way back back on Aug 26th with his estimate that it would take about 1-2 weeks. I still have no motor. Today is October 13 and my boat should be in storage by now. How much should I have paid him for this motor and do I have grounds to demand my money back?

Answer 1

If you can get your money back do so. If not do not spend another cent with this guy. Like was said earlier 2 strokes have reeds not valves.

Run from this as fast as you can.

Answer 2

At the time, you were probably looking forward to using the boat this year.I'm sure this 60 hp motor'll move the boat ok,BUT, if you can find a bigger one it will produce more grins.My brother has a 115 merc & it makes the boat a blast,about 30 mph & we haven't tried different props yet.

Answer 3

1990 MERCURY 2-STROKE SERIES 90ELPTO  

   October 14, 2007  

Outboard Motors

Model:  90ELPTO  

Motor Type:  Gasoline  

Volts (Electric Motors):  N/A  

Thrust (Electric Motors):  N/A  

Horsepower:  90  

  

Cylinders:  3  

Start Type:  Electric  

Dry Weight:  299  

Power Tilt and Trim:  Yes  

      Low Retail    Average Retail

Base Price

    $780   $880

TOTAL PRICE   $780   $880

This is a 2 stroke what valve is he talking about>?They have reeds>

Answer 4

if it was me i would try every possible means to get my money back, it sounds like you are getting yanked around by someone that wants to practice. if he does complete the motor, i think i would stay close to shore!!!!