Hi Folks,
What do you guys think about buying and using older outboard motors? I get the impression that a lot of guys like the prices of the older motors. Still see a lot of 1960's and 70's vintage motors still being used. The local boat dealership tried to discourage me from buying a 1978 9.9 Johnson today. They said the parts are getting hard to find and they break down too easily. A few years ago I bought a 1968 9.5 Johnson for $275. It ran like a new one and I never had any problems with it.
Would like to know the opinions of others and your experiences.
Thank you,
Lonnie