As the title states I'm looking for reputable dealers within 8hrs away from south western indiana to find the best deal for a new outboard for my friends boat. He wants used, but has the money to buy new but it would have to be a great deal for him to justify buying new. Thought we would get the word out since there isn't much around us as far as boat dealerships go. Zip code is 47567. Thought we may be able to get a better deal If we traveled. Any info is appreciated. 

Curious, any brand preference and the reason your friend wants to re engine??

Tom

1 hour ago, WRB said:

Curious, any brand preference and the reason your friend wants to re engine??

Tom

I think he likes yamaha, and last time he was out he ended up with a hole in the side of the block

He might be better off replacing the powerhead then buying someone else's problems and save a lot of $$$.

Tom

32 minutes ago, WRB said:

He might be better off replacing the powerhead then buying someone else's problems and save a lot of $$$.

Tom

That's kind of what I was thinking. 

There's also a bit of a Yamaha shortage currently.  It might be just SHO's though.  What's he running now?  Rebuilding might be a good idea for some motors, but others become money pits (more so than they already are).  How for is Weida's Marine in Kentucky.

Forget what's on there now, I known it is a 2005 though so I think buying would be better than a rebuild. He bought an older boat to save on that cost then decked it out with trolling motor and electronics. I will look into weidas