BJSchneid76

So I have searched OSO for the Bulldog engine and found some discussions with specs. From what I saw, seems like a great motor. What I did not see was a value. Would someone mind chiming in on a ballpark for it? Owner says it is a 1999 make and had 200 hours on it when he bought it, he has put another 30 to 40 hours on it. He is the owner of a longstanding reputable boat shop in town. He says it still has the stainless strap on it meaning it has never been opened up? Unfortunately it is in a Sea Ray Pachanga 22 that just won't fit my family. I was thinking about buying the boat and pulling the motor and bravo drive and putting in a sport boat with an open bow.

Thanks for the help!

Griff

There is no way to verify the hours on it, so unless he knew the engine before he bought it, I would take the 200hrs with a grain of salt.
With 240ish hours, it will need valve springs done at a minimum and probably should have a complete top end refresh.

IMO, its worth 7-8k as is. Its current value is pretty similar to the standard 502/500HP

BJSchneid76

Thank you!

class6

A 540/Bulldog is one of the best motors they ever made. if its all there its worth 15K

Unlimited jd

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I don't think you'll get a long line of people to buy a 500 bulldog for 15k. My opinion is more likely to get in the 7500-9000 range complete, clean and with exhaust.

class6

I know where 2 are sitting with real low hours. Ive been trying to buy them for years! i was up to 30k for the pair 2 months ago. 50 hour motors complete sitting for 12 years in a heated room. along with 8 other sets of various HP not being used. he's a hoarder

Dean Ferry

I agree that is 1 of the best engines Merc Racing ever made, and if it's truly a 240 hour engine, with the Merc racing seals intact, and exhaust, it's worth probably closer to 10- 12K, IMHO...

Unlimited jd

iTrader: (5)

50 hour motors worth closer to the 15 than one with 240. Good luck I'd want to grab those too!

BJSchneid76

Thank you for replies. The guy is selling the 500 bulldog, a completely refreshed bravo 1, and a nice shape pachanga 22 for under 20. Think I will try and snag it and look for a nice open bow to put the motordrive in as the selling season warms up a bit. Anybody have nice open bow without a motor? 25' or less? Anybody want a nice shape pachanga 22?