View Full Version : 15 merc. lower unit ?
gboes
07-21-2004, 08:59 PM
Does anyone out there know where I could pick up a good used lower unit for a 1999 15 hp Merc 4 stroke. Mine shelled out and was stagged by the cost of a new one. Thought maybe someone would have a shelled motor with a good lower end.
DHotRod
07-21-2004, 09:22 PM
Can I ask you what happened? AS to trying to find one check E-Bay sometimes you can find the complete motor at a fair price. good luck
Gboes
07-22-2004, 05:29 AM
Not sure what happened but the gears are all wore so bad there is almost 1 inch of play in the prop shaft. Never hit anything and always change gease so can't figure out what could have caused it to go. Even had some wear on the housing so might as well chane out the whole unit. What blew my mind was 2 shops told me a new unit cost 2200 dollars and I can buy a new motor without controls for 2150. Guess that speaks for itself unless I run accross a goog lower unit reasonable. Probably will have a good top half if anyone is looking for one.
DHotRod
07-25-2004, 11:10 PM
WEll, I ran across this tonight. not sure if the gears will work but if it does it would be better then 2200.00 Good luck
Title: Outboard Motor
Description: Mercury 9.9-hp outboard motor, short shaft, runs great; $500.
Location: Golden Plant
Phone: 303/423-6105
Contact Seller: bob.hoff@coors.com
gboes
07-26-2004, 07:09 PM
Thanks for the info and I will give him a call. Will have to find out the year then talk with mech. here to see if they will match. Have called all over the country and have'nt located one yet. Used lower units for newer 15s are rare.
MNNICK
07-27-2004, 05:08 AM
Have you checked with these guys?
http://www.boatmotorrecyclers.com/order.htm
Gboes
07-27-2004, 04:26 PM
Just letting you know this afternoon I found a unit In Minn. that came off a engine just like the one I have. 30 day warrenty and shipped to my door for 500 bucks. Called marine dealers in 4 states befoe I found one so feel pretty lucky. Be back trolling by Sat. Thanks for your responses.