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I ended up finding a slightly used Power Drive Original, 55 lbs bow mount. Unfortunately for me, I didnt buy it until the fall, so I am still waiting to finally try it out. Based on the opinions I've seen, it should be more than enough for my 16 footer.

I have a 1987 40 Hp Johnson, that I cant quite get to lock down when using the lock tab. The 'jaws' that are supposed to go down to grab the tilt rod to move down when engaged, just not far enough to reach the rod itself. Obviously this causes the motor to pop up when trying to use reverse, so...

It looks like I was duped and the Merc Classic 50 (45 hp) that I bought with my 16 foot Crestliner is not in good shape. It idles great, but thats about all itll do. Im told a complete rebuild would be needed, and it just isnt worth the cost of doing it. Regardless, Im in a position where I...

Turns out my Classic 50 is actually a 1986 and not an 87. I dont have the same tilt lock as you, instead mine appears to auto-lock itself when shifted into reverse, and unlocks while in neutral and forward. Seems like a good idea until it stops working.

Thanks a lot, Ill have another look.

Im debating what size of trolling motor I should be looking at for my 16 foot aluminum crestliner. I want t new bowmount, and I also only want to still with one battery for it, so I think that limits me to 55 lbs. With that being said, I always assumed more to be better and was thinking Id get...

I just bought that same motor on a boat (so I cant really tell you what the motor alone is worth), but I was hoping you could tell me how to engage (lock) the tilt lock mechanism. My other outboards, always had a lever so I could lock that, but I cant seem to find one.

Good morning all, I recently picked up a new boat that came with a Mariner Trolling motor already installed. The trolling motor is a bowmount, 12 volt, and can with a cable-type foot control. The entire setup is a factory rig from 1986, so I assume the trolling motor is the same vintage...

This may be just me, but I notice a huge difference in size between a 14 and 16 foot boat. That extra two feet makes a world of difference once you put a third (or more) person in the boat. Just something to consider since you are talking great numbers.

Hello everyone, Im considering purchasing a 1985, 35 HP Evinrude to push my 16 foot starcraft. Can anyone tell me whether this motor's HP would be measured at the powerhead or at the prop? I understand 1985 was around the time the switchover was being made. On the same note, what do people...

I have a similar question as redman. How did you manage to attach the wood decking to the cross braces on the boat? Maybe I missed that step. Rivets? Stainless screws? Thanks. -Splash