In Australia we don't really have a spring start up thing like in the regions with snow.
That said this has been an issue of mine since I've had the boat (about 2 years now) but the outboard mechanic said the cables are working perfectly fine and he couldn't find any reason to replace them - I...
I'm having an issue with a stiff throttle lever/cable/linkage or something. But when I took it for its service I mentioned I probably need new cables and to quote me up. Was told that everything was checked and no issues. But when I use it there is.
So when I use this boat there are a lot of...
I really don't know what models that nomenclature applies to. That website is about the extent of what I can find online researching.
I meant I have hydraulic steering, still power steering but wouldn't be one incorporated into the outboard. Just the typical one fitted to a lot of boats.
Also...
https://marinepartssource.com/blog/identifying-evinrude-johnson-outboard-motors?srsltid=AfmBOop2UYtuaYxnYhBDELfd-UWBVla6kXbGB9-AWcfnPOxwkLu5VsBs
Go to the section after horsepower, P represents power steering.
I do have power steering, but that's kind of irrelevant to what I'm looking for. I'm...
So the ID plate on my outboard says it is part of the below Johnson engine family
johnson engine family 3BCXM0158210
I'm guessing that there is a range of outboards within a certain hp rating that are essentially the same unit with different tunes or something to set them apart.
My...
When I bought this boat the tilt/trim up didn't work - as in no motor running, down was no worries, didn't make a difference if I used the switch on the side of the outboard or on the throttle lever. Figured not a problem either fix the issue (thinking relay or switch) or replace the required...
