Small Outboard Motors for Sale: New Motors, Clear Prices, No Haggling
Every price is on the page, every motor is brand new, and nobody will ask you to “make an offer”. Here is how to spend your budget well.
Small outboard motors for sale here means brand-new, portable petrol four-strokes from 2.5 to 30 HP and Torqeedo electric motors, listed with a fixed starting price you can buy online.
Dev and the “barely used” bargain
Dev found a 6 HP motor on a classifieds site for a price that looked too good. The seller said it had been “barely used, just needs a new pull cord”. Dev drove two hours to the seller’s garage, paid cash and felt like a genius all the way home.
On the first trip up the estuary it ran for twenty minutes, coughed and died. The mechanic’s verdict: a corroded water pump, a gummed-up carburettor from old fuel and a gearbox full of milky oil. The repair quote was more than half the price of a new motor.
Round two, Dev bought new. A Tohatsu MFS6 arrived boxed, with a warranty card, a clean fuel system and a manual that actually matched the motor. The only surprise was how quietly it idled at the pontoon.
The lesson is not that used motors are always bad. It is that a new motor’s price is the whole price, while a cheap used one often comes with a second bill you have not seen yet.
How much do small outboard motors cost?
New small outboards start around $1,100 for 2.5 HP and climb to about $6,300 at 30 HP. Here is the ladder from our current stock (starting prices, USD).
| Size | Lowest price in stock | Top of range | What the extra money buys |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3–3.5 HP | $1,080 (Suzuki DF2.5) | $1,270 (Mercury 3.5) | Gearbox with neutral, brand preference |
| 4–6 HP | $1,310 (Tohatsu MFS4) | $2,080 (Honda BF6) | More thrust for tide and load |
| 8–10 HP | $2,250 (Tohatsu MFS8) | $3,150 (Honda BF10) | Fuel injection on some models, planing power |
| 15–20 HP | $3,200 (Tohatsu MFS15 EFI) | $4,450 (Honda BF20) | EFI, easier starting, better economy |
| 25–30 HP | $4,900 (Suzuki DF25A) | $6,300 (Honda BF30) | Power for larger RIBs and skiffs |
| Electric | $1,499 (Ultralight 403 A) | $9,199 (Cruise 12.0 RS) | Battery size, range and thrust |
Best-value small outboard motors for sale right now
Our picks for the most motor per dollar in each band.
What should I check before I click buy?
Confirm the fit first, then the extras. Five minutes now saves a return later.
- Maximum HP of your boat. Check the builder’s plate or manual and stay within it.
- Shaft length. Transom about 15 in (38 cm) means short shaft; about 20 in (51 cm) means long shaft.
- Tank. Motors up to about 6 HP often have an integral tank; larger ones use a separate portable tank.
- Start and steering. Tiller and pull start are standard on small motors; electric start needs a battery.
- First-season kit. Engine oil, spare shear pin or prop parts and flushing muffs.
- New motors come with the maker’s warranty.
- Fresh fuel systems: no varnished carburettors.
- Not sure on sizing? Ask us before you order.
Small outboard motors for sale: FAQ
What is the cheapest small outboard motor for sale?
In our current stock the Suzuki DF2.5 starts from $1,080, with the Tohatsu MFS2.5 close behind at $1,100.
Is it worth buying a used small outboard instead?
It can be, if a mechanic checks compression, the water pump and gearbox oil first. Without that check, repair bills can quickly close the gap to a new motor with a warranty.
Do new outboards come ready to run?
Most need engine oil added and fresh petrol before the first start. Always follow the maker’s manual, including the running-in period.
Which brand of small outboard is best value?
On price alone Tohatsu and Suzuki usually lead in the small sizes. Mercury, Yamaha and Honda cost a little more and are chosen for dealer support and personal preference.
One price. No second bill.
Pick your size, check your shaft length and order a brand-new motor today.