I started a thread recently about repowering my Nitro NX882 with a 150hp Pro XS. I've asked for installed price/availability and will likely pull the trigger. One slight obstacle is my old motor has no value to the shop I'm dealing with, and I don't want it in my back yard next to the wood pile. I remember, a couple years ago, I was talking to my local Bass Pro guys about repowering and they, up front, were adamant about it being my responsibility to get rid of my old motor. At least the guy I'm buying from said he would dispose of my old motor but he can't give me anything for it.

My motor can be made to run again but the compression test indicates it is marginally acceptable. All cylinders are lower than ideal and 2 of them are lower than the rest. Even I know that's an indicator of unreliability and certain near-term issues. At my age, I don't want to struggle to find a tow or spend the night on Lake Toho with the gators.

My cheap ass nature makes it hard to simply junk the old girl. Seems like a very disrespectful way to treat the old girl who gave me 21 years of good service.

I'm looking for some input to help me turn loose and repower.

Thanks in advance.

Life is short.

Pick your battles.

It's a motor not a person.

I want to spend my time doing almost anything other than worrying about recycling an old motor.

Whatever method is cheapest and the least amount of effort, I'm going with that.

Good Luck

A-Jay

If you do Facebook offer it on Market Place for a nominal price. Someone will pay just for parts.

Personally, I’d thank the shop for taking the old motor off my hands. Since there was no mention of any disposal fee for the old motor, let the shop have the potential of helping someone out in need of any salvageable repair parts. Every time the new XS fires up and you’re driving your boat under power the difference 20+ years of technology as well the enjoyment, reliability and fuel efficiency will make the old motor an afterthought.

When I repowered my Merc last year my outboard mechanic gave me a good price for the parts.

Good luck to you on the repower

Let your shop dispose of it, it’s given you all it’s got at this point. No money you get out of it is going to be worth the hassle you’re going to have getting it off the transom yourself and handling it to sell it before the repower. Or the hassle you’re going to have getting it back home from your shop and storing until and IF you sell it. And if you end up not selling it it may actually cost you money to dispose of it with a scrap outfit.

You’ve worked hard your whole life, provided for your family, get your new motor and enjoy it guilt free.

19 minutes ago, kschultz76 said:

Let your shop dispose of it, it’s given you all it’s got at this point. No money you get out of it is going to be worth the hassle you’re going to have getting it off the transom yourself and handling it to sell it before the repower. Or the hassle you’re going to have getting it back home from your shop and storing until and IF you sell it. And if you end up not selling it it may actually cost you money to dispose of it with a scrap outfit.

You’ve worked hard your whole life, provided for your family, get your new motor and enjoy it guilt free.

Thank you "kschultz76". That is the "sound of reason" I was needing.

All the courteous responses leaned in this direction, but your articulation hit home. Thanks to all.

I be sportin a new ProXS soon. 😊