Achilles Dinghy and Engine

[JD5652]

I have a 2015 3.5 HP Mercury Fourstroke with a 2017 Achilles LS-4RU roll-up dinghy. The engine has less than one hour on it and the same with the dinghy. I bought both as NOS. I commissioned both at the same time in 2018 and they have been stored in my basement ever since.

Here are the specs:

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Engine:

• Engine Type: 4-Stroke
• Propshaft HP: 3.5 hp
• 1-Cylinder
• Shaft Length: 15"
• Tiller Steering
• Rope Start
• Weight: 41 Lbs
• RPM Range: 5000-6000
• Displacement: 5.2 cu. in. (85 cc)
• Gear Ratio: 2.15:1
• Standard Propeller: 3 Blade Plastic
  • 7-3/8" x 6"

Standard Features Include:

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• Forward neutral shift (360 degree turning for reverse)
• Single carburetor
• Water Cooled
• 0.3 Gallon Integral Fuel Tank and Fuel Line
• Color: Black
• Easy rope starting: Capacitor Discharge (CD) Ignition for hotter spark and a built-in decompression device allow for easy pull starts for all members of the family
  • Automatic decompression relief greatly reduces pull force for effortless starting

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Dinghy:Specifications:

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• Length: 8' 8"
• Beam: 4' 8"
• Weight: 66 Lbs
• Capacity: (4) Persons or 840 Lbs
• Maximum Motor 6 hp (Maximum Motor Weight: 66 Lbs)
• Manufacturer Recommends 15" Shaft
• Tube Diameter 15"
• Separate Air Chambers: (2)
• Stowed Dimensions: 3' 5" x 1' 10" x 10"
• Fabric Type: Hypalon

Standard Features Include:

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• Hypalon / Wood Roll-up floor
• Full-Length Rubbing Strake
• Fold-down, Locking Oar System
• Towing Bridle D-Rings (Port and Starboard)
• Safety grab lines
• Removable Rowing Seat
• Protective Motor Clamp Plate on Transom
• Self Bailing Valve
• Carry Bag

Prices:

The engine new is about $1000 +tax …. will take $800.
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https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=6872501

The dinghy new is $1650... will take $1400
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https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=6062016

Delivery:
Really prefer local pick-up... would be willing to meet within 1-2 hours of New Haven or Mystic, CT
Will ship if buyer really wants it shipped... at cost of shipping and crating/packaging

Here are the pics:


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