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    your opinion on 2015 Yamaha 2.5 hp (F2.5SMH).

    Hi all. In my quest for a very lightweight and reliable outboard motor I have found a dealer near where I live that has a sale on new Yamaha 2.5 hp 4 stroke for $849 Canadian $.(~ $700 US) I have previously asked your opinions on used and old Johnson/Evinrude OB motors and we came to the...
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    Is 2001 Johnson 3 hp a direct drive motor with short shaft?

    I can not find any reviews/reference on this motor, whether it is a short shaft direct drive with neutral and forward . I found it on local classified for $500 but have not had much luck contacting the seller to get some info.what's your opinion on this motor. your help is appreciated. Ken.
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    How would you keep a small boat balanced?

    By the time I put the 50 lbs motor, the gas tank and the weight of myself in that 14' aluminum boat, the bow of the boat sticks too high in my newbie opinion, I have heard the best position would be to ride the boat as horizontal to the water surface as possible . The only possibility seems to...
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    Silly question about direct drive outboard motors.

    I'm a newbie and I know you all might get chuckle out of this but I have to ask:embarassed:: how do you initially start a direct drive motor while you are sitting in the boat and anchored to the dock? you pull the cord and the motor starts and wants to go right away while the boat is still...
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    which one would you choose?Johnson Seahorse or Evinrude Lightwin ?

    Here I am again asking more questions but your opinions matter. I have the opportunity to buy either a 4 hp seahorse for $220 or fully refurbished Evinrude Lightwin (weedless) for $425,I don't know the year of the Seahorse (72?),the more expensive Lightwin according to the seller "1972...
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    Your opinion on 3 hp Evinrude lightwin.

    Hello again,I have been looking for a small 3 to 6 hp motor for my small aluminum fishing boat mainly for trolling, I just found one for sale $350 Canadian $ (~$300 USD), the seller claims it has "95% new parts (new block, complete coils, points, carb kit, water pump, ~$500 in new parts) and is...
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    Ted Williams water pump shooting steam!

    Hi all,I just joined this site (from Ontario, Canada) to receive some guidance for the upcoming repair I must do, The motor in question is a Sears Ted Williams(aka Eska) 9.9 H.P. 2 stroke,a couple of days ago I tried to run it(first time this season) and noticed the water stream that is...
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