Reply To: KG-7 with green Q value

[eggbeater]

Hi Chad,

I do not consider myself an expert – far from it – but if you came across this motor and hydro on Craigslist in the last few days (https://rochester.craigslist.org/boa/d/marion-vintage-hydro-boat/7450686489.html) I am thinking you may have found a KG-7Q powerhead mounted on a ‘service’ or ‘fishing’ KG-7 mid-section and lower unit.  That is still a rig many would be proud to own, but it is not an original, complete KG-7Q racing motor – one of approximately 500 that left the factory with a green silk screened ‘Q’ on the serial number tag.  The Q mid-sections and lower units (there is a picture on Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_KG-7Q_Super_10_Hurricane) are very different to the ‘service’ or fishing’ versions.  There is a possibility, too, that you have an original KG-7Q serial number tag on a replacement powerhead (if the number on the powerhead doesn’t match the tag), further reducing the potential market value.  None of this should sway you however if you like the rig and you are comfortable with the price being asked.  The above is offered with nothing more in mind than having you understand what has been presented to you!  I will let others comment on the estimated value of this motor – opinions do vary!  I hope this is helpful.

eggbeater