Why is an outboard motor more expensive than a whole boat, motor and trailer?

Posted November 7th, 2008

weluvJesus asked: Im shopping for a starter boat for our family. A used 17ft, open bow, tri hull, runabout or a 17ft deck boat. While searching the thousands of boat related ads, It seems that a good motor is expensive. And a used boat, trailer & motor isnt? (by comparison) Why is [...]