I replaced my 1985 Johnson Evinrude 30hp with a newer 2015 Etec 30hp. Despite taping the holes with duct tape I put muffs on and no water is coming out of p hole. Samething happened when I first got the motor but I launched it anyway and water discharged through the p hole no problem when she sat in the water. Original owner did tell me he had the impeller & water pump replaced after late season muskie fishing due to sub zero temps.
My days are numbered as we're closing up the cottage. Should I pull out the boat again launch it & see if water exits the p hole. Then winterize it & store away. Or did I miss something with the muffs and taping up holes to get it to discharge or should I use a large storage bin filled with water for the lower unit ? Or do I bring it to dealer to investigate ?
My days are numbered as we're closing up the cottage. Should I pull out the boat again launch it & see if water exits the p hole. Then winterize it & store away. Or did I miss something with the muffs and taping up holes to get it to discharge or should I use a large storage bin filled with water for the lower unit ? Or do I bring it to dealer to investigate ?
