Recent content by gillespiej03

That is a 4 stroke. But I have seen a Tracker riveted 1542 with a 25 hp Yamaha at bass pro. Those weigh a good 170 lbs. my engine weighs 120 lbs dry. I'm not 100% positive but I think it is basically a beefed up 25 hp. I ordered new rings and gaskets for it and they were the same parts that...

A new 25hp mercury weighs nearly 20 lbs more than my 87 force.

I was looking at trackers website. Their 1542 riveted jon boat is seems to have very similar measurements to my eldocraft. The tracker is rated for 25 hp without a console. Would adding a console to a boat like the tracker increase the hp rating enough to cover 35hp? Also, I believe the motor...

It's rated at 25 with the remote steering. Where did you get this info? Maybe I got it wrong but I asked you if the remote steering was original, you answered Yes. That information and you state the boat is rated for 25hp. Maybe we are all answering the wrong question? I think I got a...

Where did you get this info?

I took the bolt out before I snapped any pictures. Any idea the availability of those parts?

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Just went and checked out the motor. It is actually a 35 hp Force by US Marine. The ID tag was faded to where I couldn't get any of the info. so if anyone can help with identifying it, I would really appreciate it. I will upload pics in just a few.

I am guessing here but I think the weight difference is around 60lbs between a 25 hp and the 40 hp. What would be the best way to beef up the transom?

I forgot to mention I am adding front and rear decks and a 17 gallon livewell.

Wouldn't the remote steering increase the max hp?

I'm not really worried about personal safety with it, going more than 25-30 mph on water feels insanely fast to me, so I wouldn't push it over that. My main concern is damage to the boat. As far as I can tell there is no law in NC covering hp. Some waters here have a hp limit but just require...

The remote steering is original.