I just listed my 1974 Mercury 650 two stroke on EBay. It has been gone over by Steve's Marine, and has a new water pump. Steve replaced the switch box, solving a frustrating intermittent electrical problem, but now I don't need the motor (repowered, then sold the boat for a bigger one).

If you are looking for an affordable motor that has received service from a trusted PP member, check it out:

http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2467029284

I think this motor is worth well over $800 (probably well over $1,000), but who knows what the winning bid will be. Somebody could get a great deal!
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Leif

"If you can't tie a good knot,
tie a lot of 'em!"