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That shoreline in that picture won't hurt a 12ft.. don't stress about it

It looks like you simply have too much weight. I'm guessing you have a 24V bow mount, which is overkill. I run a 55lb 12v motor and it's plenty for my 16ft decked out V-hull. So you could eliminate 1 battery that way by going down to a 12v motor. You can also verify that the motor is in the...

If you must have a seat, it goes on the starboard side, slightly off center as most motors are port side handle. I find that in my 14ft with a 9.9 I prefer no seat ( carpeted bench) as I can move around and compensate for my dog moving around. In my 16ft with a 30hp, it lists slightly, but...

I have a 1981 Evinrude 35hp. I'm not sure if the block is the same as a 20 or 25hp, but the clamp and the lower end is definitely larger.

It's a 6hp!! Take it off and store it after every use!!

Change the fuel hose from tank to engine, or try a known good one. Has the boat been sitting in the lake and is now full of rain water? Has your gas can been sitting outside in the hot sun and/or rain?

Oh FFS!! It's a 10ft boat and a 5hp motor! You don't need wood if it's not there from the factory and don't bother with rubber mats etc. Rubber gets slippery when wet, so chances are the motor has a better chance of coming loose. Just clamp the motor on and go enjoy it... don't overthink it

Upside down.. just use whatever you have to block it up enough so it doesn't freeze to the ground. It won't blow away unless it's in the middle of a field during a hurricane. Don't over think it. Around here, there are hundreds of boats left at remote lakes all upside down with no issues.

That will be a nice boat when it's done.. but it's going to be a big project. Your time-line and budget seem appropriate

That seems like a decent deal if that's what you want. The 250 will be far better at hauling the camper or towing your trailer than a half ton. Current half tons have soft springs to make for a cushy ride, if you want to haul or tow substantial loads helper springs or air bags are a must. It's...

I use a transom saver. It takes strain ( weight) off the transom and puts it to the trailer.. I have a 30 hp 2 stroke mercury and it doesn't move at all while towing. I see way too many boats being towed and the motor is bouncing and flipping side to side etc.. even worse if the motor is...

You didn't answer Pappys question about swapping coils back in May. Also, a quick way to troubleshoot a head gasket is try the compression test with the adjacent plugs in, and then again out. If the number changes you know compression is leaking over. The number might go up or down, but your...

Now you've learned something. I think suzuki is the only motor this can be done too though.

If it's only 8 3/8 x6 it's not worth getting repaired. A new one will be less than $100, a decent repair would be at least $200

What do you mean " blows out" Like cavitation?

Yeah, sorry to rain on your parade. You might get lucky and find one.. but they are getting very rare. And like I said, it won't be cheap.

Technically it's a temperature switch... it will either open or close an electrical circuit at a determined temperature this could possibly be the issue as it may be opening or closing at a lower temperature. I'm sure Pappy will chime in on the specifics of it. A thermostat is used to "...

You will have to see if the 15hp and the 20hp share the same block, pistons and crank etc. ( I doubt they do) from there you can dream if the 15 can become 20. It's not like the old Johnny rudes that a 20 can become a 30

You'll never find a 15hp carb.. everyone in existence is either on a 15hp already and still running.. Or if they blew up the 15hp, someone that has a 9.9 already bought the old one. If you happen to find one, the price is going to be astronomical and not worth the mod for 5hp. BTW, you need to...

Just to rule out the head gasket quick: compression test.. but test with the other plug in, and then out. If the number changes, you know compression is leaking across the cylinders. I found this when I did my 9.9. I'm not saying this is the issue - my first thought would be water pump as...