How to Find Cheap Boats and Outboards on Facebook Marketplace!

[@dwightvoeks9970]

I flip boats in Washington. I can't stand Marketplace but the majority of listings are there. I go to Craigslist first because I can find what I want faster. I use keywords on both such as 'project' or 'not running'. I also search by brand or use the keyword 'outboard'. The deals are out there. I caution anyone looking for a boat to flip to familiarize yourself in typical rot locations such as stringers and stern and how to determine rot. I have found rot even in a boats that was stored undercover but I made it so appealing i got top dollar for it after repairs. I try to make a minimum of $75 an hour for my labor but prefer $100. This is cheap for marine repair. People say i should open a shop but then I'm dealing with the feds and state. This is a cash only business and it's hard work. Keep up the great vids Maybe I'll do a series on the boats i rebuild some day.

[@BoatBusters]

@@dwightvoeks9970 everything you said is spot on 💯

[@normanmonroe3554]

Good job son! Im proud of ya! Guess all those times I had old boats out in my driveway or in my barn paid off!! Love, your old, grey haired, hippie Father!! 😊❤

[@BoatBusters]

@@normanmonroe3554 it definitely paid off! Love you dad

[@reeselytle439]

Always straight to the point, I love your vids!

[@DaSween]

Just came across your channel (and subscribed!) on Friday. Watched all 18 videos over the weekend. Great content - keep up the good work! I’m looking forward to watching your channel grow!

[@BoatBusters]

@@DaSween really appreciate that a lot!!! Thank you

[@mowermanone1621]

Thank you for your work. I enjoyed your content and humor. Stay safe.

[@UptoSomethingOutdoors]

Heck yeah- late fall and winter are a great to pick up boats on marketplace for cheap! I buy them and scrap them instead of flipping them, this time of the year people want them out of their yards so they dont have to look at them! Great tips on learning values, thanks for the video!

[@BoatBusters]

@@UptoSomethingOutdoors for sure 💯 thanks for watching!

[@jdoboy6835]

Made me laugh! That's what I do,,, I usually pick up old boats & trailers, or leaky CAMPERS & scrap them out. My good friend has a landfill dump behind his house & gets to smash, & dump anything for free. A major help. I usually charge people, sometimes, if tires & or trailers need lots of work, just to get (crap) scrap out of their yards. MADD MONEY! ;>) lol,,, are you near PA West Line?

[@goldentroutprospecting1821]

Your buying and selling tips are useful for most items. I am going to use them to up my game. Thanks

[@BoatBusters]

Appreciate that 🤝

[@gcramer66]

Great video. The other thing you kind of eluded to is to have cash. In the buying and selling world cash is king.

[@stevenwilson3368]

You're a smart kid. I really liked this video. I subscribed. Thanks.

[@Detailonthemove]

Wow crazy I noticed the background on that cajun and its literally in my town. Small world.

[@rickhouser9310]

thought the same thing!

[@skitch3510]

Yesssss lets go!!!!!!!!!! New video!!! Thanks legend!

[@BoatBusters]

@@skitch3510 🤝🤝🤝🤝

[@Publicdefender77]

Shh. You are giving up all the good secrets.😂 Good video!!

[@BoatBusters]

@@Publicdefender77 🤣🤣 much appreciated

[@diablofocker1]

I'm in fort wayne, and yea indiana does not require titles for outboards. Imagine my surprise when a guy asked me for a title on one i was selling back when lol.

[@BoatBusters]

@@diablofocker1 🤣🤣 that’s funny. Dude I’ve bought so many things from Fort Wayne. My buddy and I here who both do this have a running joke that Fort Wayne has the best deals on earth for some reason lol

[@diablofocker1]

@@BoatBusters We're a damn city surrounded by lake places within 3 hours in all directions. I can't even give boat stuff away to anyone locally lol, it sucks. I did own 7 jetskis at one time, but i prefer to stick to flipping cars lol.

[@BoatBusters]

@@diablofocker1 bought my truck in Fort Wayne as well 😂😂

[@Bigthoogs]

I see based on your fb marketplace, that you too love sick Vans and great boat deals. Haha

[@BoatBusters]

@@Bigthoogs finally another man of culture!

[@reel2realfishing]

Bro this is crazy bc I’m in Ohio and was looking at that Cajun… I’m new to boats so I passed on it 🤦 you teach us so much thank you…

[@BoatBusters]

@@reel2realfishing haha! Happy to help man. Lucky for you I don’t feel like driving to Indiana any time soon so it’s all yours 🤣

[@reel2realfishing]

@ haha well that’s very kind of you.. but really us who are new to boats really appreciate all the insight. It has been an adventure doing the marketplace shuffle. Keep at it bro.

[@andrewhill9257]

I see my boy Jack with PP hooked you up!

[@labradorshalladore4966]

In Texas, it’s a requirement to have the title for the boat, trailer, boat and engine. Individuals trying to sell boats on Facebook will tell you they have the title, but the title is not in their name. The Texas parking and wildlife tells me it’s against the law to sell any boat on Facebook without having the title in your name.

[@SammysBaits]

Seems like a real good price fo rthe OJ Simpson edition white Bronco on the top left corner.

[@dwightvoeks9970]

OJ Signature model with red splatter. 👍

[@stoneyface65]

Never tell a seller how far away you’re coming from. If I know you’re coming from far away then I’m firm on price. Buyer is not likely wasting time and going back empty handed.

[@driutzel]

Where is your go to place for things like water pumps, carburetor kits, ect? Also do use aftermarket parts? Thanks for response in advance.

[@wicked427cobra5]

Always remember when buying and selling- Your biggest moneymaking potential does not present itself when you sell something, it is when you buy it !

[@BoatBusters]

@@wicked427cobra5 this is super important 💯 profit is made as the buyer not as the seller

[@CTSHOYT]

I'm in Manitoba and the price of stuff here is still crazy over priced from COVID, very few deals but they are gone in minutes. Ended up getting a boat in Minneapolis and bringing it back over the border, all said and done with duties, tax, conversion, etc is was half the price of a comparable boat up here. Makes no sense...

[@ItsRapny]

20:15 best part of the video 🎉

[@BoatBusters]

@@ItsRapny 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@carsonleach7375]

AND HES BACK!

[@BoatBusters]

@@carsonleach7375 and we’re going back to back to back in January stay ready 😩

[@carsonleach7375]

@@BoatBustersSTOKED!

[@BoatBusters]

@@carsonleach7375 🐐

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Dang that 16 foot aluminum boat for 350... I get too easily distracted!!

[@drunkmike6364]

Is this video still available?

[@BoatBusters]

@@drunkmike6364 😂😂 the worst

[@dwightvoeks9970]

😂

[@jberg8159]

Awesome idea for a channel

[@bradgriffin1665]

Another tip, not so much on FB marketplace but other platforms and goes along with your spelling comment. I will search possible misspellings of specific items. The misspellings may not be getting the traffic/views and the seller maybe willing to reduce the price.

[@BoatBusters]

@@bradgriffin1665 great tip!! 💯

[@deerhunter5305]

There's gonna be some real good deals on boats in California soon with all the lakes closed

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

But.... you neeeed the mini bike!

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

Well shit, I live in OH. 😂. Seriously though, good video and tips. All truth. I Have enjoyed and learned from some of your repair/troubleshooting videos, so thanks!

[@BoatBusters]

@@SpiritedWrenchers best of luck to you!! 🤣 but really appreciate that man

[@SpiritedWrenchers]

@BoatBusters We have far too many projects of the 4 wheel kind to be flipping boats, so there is no competition on this side. Lol. Looks like a cool hobby, though, so maybe when everything else is done. Cheers!

[@BoatBusters]

@@SpiritedWrenchers I feel that!! But I wish you the best of best of luck with your projects my friend thanks for the support

[@jlar737]

You have a way I can private message you with questions about the marine world . New to boating and might have a few questions along the way . I’m out of Houston Texas . Thanks for the content thus far , I have already learned a lot

[@BoatBusters]

@@jlar737 absolutely. Shoot me a message on instagram (same name) and ask away

[@tblakeman]

First time boat buyer here.. would you buy only outboard ?

[@BoatBusters]

@@tblakeman I would yes! I’ve owned inboards and they’re great but outboards are far easier to learn and work on in my opinion. You also run into issues with I/Os like billows, way more common to have things leaking through the transom / lot more that needs to be in tip top shape when buying used. I’d definitely go with an outboard for your first boat

[@TheTrueMitch]

Do you offer repair services? I live in Springfield and have a 9.5hp Evinrude i was gonna follow your diagnosis vid for. But willing to pay to not have to fix it myself lol

[@BoatBusters]

@@TheTrueMitch shoot me an email [e-mail] or DM me on instagram and we can chat about that!

[@hkm_865]

You’re preaching to the choir my brother

[@sliceoflifesportfishing6469]

You Never Know is the title: I went to a guy's house for a gas can advertised. After paying him he asked if I would be interested in an outboard. So, he shows me a Evinrude 8 HP and says it runs but no idle. Price he gives me? $40.00. Took it home and the first thing was wrong plugs, Compression is 90 pounds both cylinders. Next, the coils are literally melted. Ordered those. Fuel pump, leaking. Replaced that. No Way this thing ever ran in recent history. Hopefully Coils will give the right spark. I went with genuine OEM coils. The seller gave me his engine stand which I would love to show someone. He took a medical aluminum walker, put wood across it and hung the motor. I did not even notice it until I got home. Hey it works.

[@BoatBusters]

That’s super awesome… some of the best deals I’ve gotten were from people telling me “oh and if you’re interested I also have…. Etc. and sounds like a sweet stand!! 😂

[@sliceoflifesportfishing6469]

If bass boats are something you look for, there are several down south here in Alabama. I know it's a drive, but profit is profit. I look for center consoles if you see any. I do drive distances.

[@winstonrocco1981]

It has a evinrude that’s dubious at best run

[@FishingFettish]

Most marketplace people are trying to scam you Fact, I put a brand-new Suzuki on my boat in Florida I got receipts pretty sure no Title in the paperwork Ohio is strict

[@jimiluketic9431]

How do you feel about when selling and you have multiple people interested and they make an offer? Who do you choose to sell to? I got called every name in the book when I sold to one guy over another

[@BoatBusters]

@@jimiluketic9431 good question! Typically what I will do is I will ask where they are coming from. I’d prefer the guy that lives 10 minutes down the road to come first because if he decides to pass on it, I didn’t waste as much time as I would have if I let the dude making a 2 hour drive come. If there’s no crazy time differences most of the time I go in order of who messaged me first. It’s hard to argue against a simple “hey, I have another person who messaged me first that’s going to come take a look but I will let you know if they decide to pass on it”

[@plantedad3659]

And don’t ask questions that could’ve been answered if you had just read the description of the ad!👍

[@BoatBusters]

@@plantedad3659 absolutely

[@songman68]

How the heck do you setup alerts? I don't see a way to do that from the search alerts area of the site?

[@brocklanders9442]

Just google, how to set up marketplace alerts, boom.

[@jasonstephens-e7v]

Why do i see a-lot of mercury 9.9 72 ish models on marketplace!!! I own one myself and have issues with it staying running!! Ive never tested anything you say to check yet!! Like compression or spark testers !! I am going to order that stuff soon!! I was just curious if other issues make you stay away from these models!! Thanks for the videos. Ive learned alot

[@BoatBusters]

@@jasonstephens-e7v thank you! And yeah, I avoid those old Mercury 9.9s like the plague… mainly because they’re extremely hard to find parts for. Early 70s Johnson’s and Evinrudes have tons of options for cheap aftermarket parts but those mercs do not. Buying a new set of something even basic like ignition coils for them will run you $200+ now a days because they really only sell factory original that are very rare

[@johnnyohness]

@@BoatBusters My neighbor has a 9.9 that he claims to be re-carbed to now a 15 HP. How can one tell if that has been done? Is there a big difference between the 9,9 carb and the 15hp version?

[@BoatBusters]

@ the only real difference is the hole on the carb that hooks up to the engine intake is bigger than the 9.9- it allows in more air. Im not so sure with mercuries but with Johnson’s and Evinrudes there are 2 steps to make it a true 15 Hp, you have to mess with the exhaust a bit. Just swapping carbs makes it about a 13 hp.

[@RodneyTurner-l7u]

What outboard you perfer in big motors

[@BoatBusters]

@@RodneyTurner-l7u give me the Johnson GT 150

[@RodneyTurner-l7u]

@BoatBusters any particular reason why

[@BoatBusters]

@ affordable, reliable, easy to work on, super fast

[@RodneyTurner-l7u]

@@BoatBusters my 200 xp rude breaks down on me all time the looper motor

[@BoatBusters]

@ I have never heard good things about the loopers

[@mlhm5]

Your labor is worth $$ so say $90 an hour and it takes you 5 hrs to do everything the difference between you gross profit and your labor is your net profit which looks to be $1K.

[@BoatBusters]

@@mlhm5 yeah, labor definitely has a cost associated with it- but truth be told I prefer to spend my free time tinkering in the garage anyways so might as well tinker on something that makes me money!

[@fishingfool2644]

The labor part, that's fun and improving your knowledge base. It only has value to you and shouldn't factor into the price.

[@Jevinrude_dude158]

How much money do you think a Evinrude 15hp electric start short shaft would sell fora?!

[@BoatBusters]

@@Jevinrude_dude158 in my area, I’m listing it for $750 ish and probably taking the first offer of $650-700. Assuming it has a clear title. But also depends on the year model could be a bit higher

[@OpenAirAdventures18]

So I have a v6 150hp XP evenrude outboard, it seems to usually start and run good out of water, but when I put it in the water it starts fine but when I put it in gear it as soon as there’s a load put on it and the bow starts to lift its Boggs out, would anyone know what the problem could be?

[@BoatBusters]

@@OpenAirAdventures18 make sure no water in fuel and no leaks in the fuel system, then I would clean your carbs. Seems like dirty high speed carb jet to me / engine not getting enough fuel. However, those engines also run very well with a cylinder that isn’t firing and you won’t know until it’s under load. I’d make sure all of your cylinders are sparking and firing properly as well

[@OpenAirAdventures18]

@ yes I’ve got all those down I’ve checked spark and compression and cleaned the carbs twice, instead of cleaning them do you think it would be better to buy a carb rebuild kit instead

[@jeffschmelzer1592]

Happened to me. Changed spark plugs. Fine. Could be many things though.

[@BoatBusters]

@@OpenAirAdventures18 a rebuild certainly wouldn’t hurt but if all of the gaskets / needles / jets / valves float were in good shape you shouldn’t have any issue reusing the old parts. You could also try to raise the idle speed on your carbs. Make sure they’re linked and the butterflies are opening and closing at the same time as well

[@OpenAirAdventures18]

@ thanks

[@sparky72]

Wht is lowest price?

[@cahallc]

Awesome. Someone else I've got to compete against on cheap boats in ohio😑🎉 keep your ass up north! Lol

[@BoatBusters]

@@cahallc haha!! No deals down south are safe so you gotta be quick!

[@indianapublicland7429]

No Indiana does not its part of the boat.

[@BoatBusters]

@@indianapublicland7429 lucky 😭

[@jibbymcbeet]

A title for the outboard motor??? Wtf Ohio…Question: why don’t you use the filters and look by category > vehicles > boats?

[@BoatBusters]

@@jibbymcbeet 2 great questions- yes 1. Ohio is drunk and needs to work on their goofy title laws 😂 2. Yes that’s a good idea at the start to train your algorithm but I’ve seen cases where some people selling boats do not put them in the proper category when making the listing- so I’d rather just go off my algorithm which really knows I want to see boats.. that’s just what works for me! But yeah filtering will be great most of the time

[@alfaromeo.614]

My algorithm only shows Ferrari 458s 🤔

[@BoatBusters]

@@alfaromeo.614 🤣🤣

[@chrispeterson1247]

Its like people selling a car or truck that cant clean up the fast food wrappers lol

[@BoatBusters]

@@chrispeterson1247 bro yes lol so lazy

[@GameBoy-we9cm]

love the content bro

[@BoatBusters]

@GameBoy-we9cm thank you!

[@GameBoy-we9cm]

@@BoatBusters btw i have a question, i have a 25hp envinrude 2 stroke but it isn't cooling an i already replaced the impellor. So what else could it be?

[@BoatBusters]

@ as long as the impeller replacement was done correctly, check your thermostat. Should be 3 bolts on the front of the engine. If jammed water will not be able to flow- you can test by removing the thermostat and attempting to start it up again. If water is pumping without the thermostat, then you had a bad one and can replace it for $20-30! If water still isn’t pumping after thermostat removal and you’re sure the impeller was installed correctly, you likely have some clogged water jackets inside the block. (That’s super rare though, almost 99% of the time it’s the impeller or thermostat)

[@GameBoy-we9cm]

@@BoatBusters i already tried to start it without the thermostat but there isn't any water Comming up.

[@BoatBusters]

@ feel free to DM me on instagram same username I’ll help you work through it

[@leonardjohnson8437]

Do you ever buy boats for under500.00or less

[@BoatBusters]

@@leonardjohnson8437 sure do 👍🏼

[@evanclancy5077]

I was selling a lawn mower to a guy and I was asking $200. He came to buy it and asked if I would take 190 and a couple jars of spaghetti sauce. I took the deal.

[@BoatBusters]

@@evanclancy5077 😂😂 I would’ve done the same

[@Quahogstacker]

New sub here I like your content. Very good information and easy to watch!! Great job

[@BoatBusters]

@@Quahogstacker thank you my friend!!

[@ItsRapny]

I couldn’t agree more on the notion of “Tire-Kickers”. Every time someone sends me “Hi, is this available?” I respond with “Yes, when did you want to pick up?” If they leave me on read, I say their name with a question mark, then if they leave me on read again, I report them. Every, single, time….. It’s annoying and time wasting. STOP INQUIRING ABOUT STUFF IF YOU’RE NOT INTERESTED. That’s all. See you at the top of the comment list 😂

[@BoatBusters]

@@ItsRapny yes 100% so annoying 😂

[@dalerepke5811]

Very informative and enjoyable video to watch.

[@BoatBusters]

@@dalerepke5811 thank you very much!

[@60maximum33]

Great Video 😄

[@Nicotinaxx35]

Pobre el que compre el coche ese 😅🫣

[@dougstarkey7128]

For a young guy you give really good advice.

[@IATG-tl3jf]

Awesome video thanks.

[@BoatBusters]

@@IATG-tl3jf thank you!!

[@keithwest6859]

Great teaching video! Thanks!

[@BoatBusters]

@@keithwest6859 thanks for watching!!

[@retro_grade]

Doesn't Ohio have a limit of title transfers a non dealer can do in a year? Like 6 or 7 as I recall? Requiring titles for outboards is an absolute joke. In the vintage world, people hoard them and there's no way collectors have a title for their 100+ old motors 😂

[@BoatBusters]

@@retro_grade good question- but from my research only cars and trucks require the dealers license. I’ve called countless title offices, read every law, and contacted every watercraft government office you could think of and the unanimous answer is that there are no such limits here in the boat and outboard world. I’ve been turning far more than 10 titles per year for the last 7 years and have never been bugged about it haha

[@retro_grade]

@@BoatBusters - intersting, I figured that was the case, hopefully it stays that way! My brothers in Ohio used to flip fourwheelers, and they were always concerned with the amount of titled machines they had done in a year. Good to know that you're turning them with no issues, and aren't one of the guys that are sending them "open" lol.

[@BoatBusters]

@ haha! Yeah I deal with a lot of those guys… no open titles around here!

[@danielmckellar397]

I’m 17 and my mom used to sell a ton on fb marketplace so I use her account cause she is a high rated seller and 5 stars so getting sales has been really easy for me.

[@BoatBusters]

@@danielmckellar397 love to see it 💯 having great reviews is super important

[@YaxcheBoon]

I was just wondering if you think I got a good deal I just picked up a late 80s 15ft pro craft bass boat with a 55hp evinrude I got it with trailer and new tires for 300 bucks But I also love watching you videos there always fun to watch and inspire me

[@BoatBusters]

@@YaxcheBoon You stole it 💯 nice job man and thanks for the kind words

[@artbobik3516]

for today's prices that was a steal as long as it still floats and has a good transom -

[@mikeylikesit01]

Prize picks is a horrible company. You should be more selective with who you advertise for.

[@chriswilson8911]

Dude I sold a treadmill barely used on marketplace for $50. Bold letters bring a truck and meet me at lowes. Shows up in a camry. Left with treadmil in the ffront seat ,back seat and trunk. It may have never worked again but his choice.

[@BoatBusters]

@@chriswilson8911 😂😂😂 classic

[@GProsperity]

bro hurry and delete this post please, i’m looking for a boat.

[@agaba5500]

there must be quite an abundance for you to feel comfortable giving your business plan away. anyways we would love to see you fix up a quad or a dirtbike or something next

[@Aksmaniyak]

Nice video and info. As a FBMP seller, I even add bullet point phrases in my listings like; "If listed it's available (because I don't answer that lazy non-serious buyer inquiry)," "No Holds," and "Cash Only - No Trades." Even with all that expressly noted, I still have to ignore the majority of the responses. I think the best "No thanks" replies I give are when somebody wants me to drive and meet with them a hour+++ away. Ok sure 🤣, and when I get there (if they were even to show up) they would low ball you and say "I guess you can take it all the way back home then." I know if I want to buy something off FBMP, I custom write my own reply to stand out from others. I also keep cash on hand for things I constantly search for so I can leave immediately to buy. First guy with the cash wins most of the time. I have clueless boat/motor buyer stories too. 😁

[@BoatBusters]

@@Aksmaniyak all of this is spot on!! You get it

[@UbaldoCrystle]

You're doing a fantastic job! I have a quick question: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?

[@ramonpezqueda4428]

Hey man, like your videos quick question it’s not regarding the topic talking about today. I have a Merc 150 that runs great but I always have trouble getting it started when I don’t use it for a week or two you think there is anything I can do to get it to start quicker it’s a 1984 by the way, thank you man

[@jordan-c2g-h9w]

I only got one question to ask. Is it still available. LOL 😂🤣🥶

[@BoatBusters]

@@jordan-c2g-h9w blocked 🤣

[@TNmountainguy]

Don’t you need a dealer’s license?

[@BoatBusters]

@@TNmountainguy for cars yes, but boats- no 😎 (at least not in Ohio, that’s why I love them)

[@artbobik3516]

well done video - I have been looking here in SE Florida for a 15 to 17 but I am finding these people wants thousands for total junk - before Covid I could not get even $500 for a 17 built just like a Whaler with a 115 Mariner that even still had original plugs that almost looked like new - it had like 50 hours and was the last year of the strait 6 - I got pissed when I was told I had to move it somewhere while the roofers replaced the roof and gave it away - this was a clean boat with a soft spot thanks to Andrew and that was it - it was still running over 40 and with a little work would do over 50 again - been kicking my butt for 4 years now - This is why I can't pay these over inflated prices these days - my first boat was in 1979 so I am not a youngster - I am almost ready to pick up an inflatable because it is the only thing that is reasonable in cost - I am too old to build one or I already would have -

[@kwhp1507]

You just gotta find other ways to get that hustle

[@chriseisele9969]

Get back to me I've got a opportunity for you brother

[@BoatBusters]

@@chriseisele9969 DM me on instagram (same username) or shoot me an email [e-mail]