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Blizzard,
You'll probably need to contact Ed's for the details, or perhaps their site says something about it. I have a feeling the price is engine only.
I too have been interested in these types of deals in the past but was always concerned about the rigging aspect of it. If I were a local dealer, I'd be a little turned off if you came in and asked me to rig up an engine for you that you bought elsewhere. I have a feeling most guys buying these engines either do the work themselves or have a buddy that's a marine mechanic that can do the work for them.
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I would follow what Scott said ....
My understanding is that price includes nothing ....no shipping(to you .. you go pick it up), no controls, no gauges , no prop, no install
PLUS If I had a warranty issue I would want the dealer I purchased from to "go to bat " for me and handle it ...you cant easily do that in this case. Would a local dealer even give you the “time of day” with a motor you bought out of state cause it was less expensive?? We only service what we sell??
Sure that price is good ...but is it worth it when you need support ??
As far as who installs/warranty ...I think I have heard (Honda???) for the warranty to be valid it needs to be installed, in this case, by the Honda dealer...So I dont know if that is across the board with all manufactures…I would call the engine manufacturer to be sure if you do it yourself.
The Marina I'm in does not sell or install outboards ...so I asked them about Purchasing a motor in this fashion and having another dealer hang the motor ...I got a "good luck" They did say someone may do it (install) ...but in the end the savings may not justify the nonsense you go through. Another thing is the pricing I have received from local dealers INCLUDES stuff like propping the boat till I’m happy, and checks during the break in period … I cant see them being as eager on a motor purchased from someone else ….
Just a "for what its worth" [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]