14' 1976 Alumacraft

[Echodolphin2005]

I have an opportunity to buy this motor. https://raleigh.craigslist.org/boa/5659570082.html


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[Echodolphin2005]

The seller offered me 600-700 for my motor. Any opinions??


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[DaleH]

Pros/Cons of a 2 stroke vs 4 stroke?

Weight and performance ...

My boatclub replaced an older Nissan 10hp with a heavy DOG-like heavy, LACKING in balls ... electric-start 15hp azz HEAVY Honda. What an absopositively piece of doo-doo! It is soooooo slow, for a 15hp that a few of us though there was a governer on the throttle.

Maybe another brand is far more practical, but I tell you, don't buy a heavy/slow Honda. Did I say it was heavy??

 

[Echodolphin2005]

Pros/Cons of a 2 stroke vs 4 stroke?

Weight and performance ...

My boatclub replaced an older Nissan 10hp with a heavy DOG-like heavy, LACKING in balls ... electric-start 15hp azz HEAVY Honda. What an absopositively piece of doo-doo! It is soooooo slow, for a 15hp that a few of us though there was a governer on the throttle.

Maybe another brand is far more practical, but I tell you, don't buy a heavy/slow Honda. Did I say it was heavy??

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[Echodolphin2005]

Pros/Cons of a 2 stroke vs 4 stroke?

Weight and performance ...

My boatclub replaced an older Nissan 10hp with a heavy DOG-like heavy, LACKING in balls ... electric-start 15hp azz HEAVY Honda. What an absopositively piece of doo-doo! It is soooooo slow, for a 15hp that a few of us though there was a governer on the throttle.

Maybe another brand is far more practical, but I tell you, don't buy a heavy/slow Honda. Did I say it was heavy??

What do you think of the motor I posted above??


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[wlfman40]

I say if you can get the $700 for your motor and only be out $500 for the Merc 15, then go for it, but it was listed as a long shaft...not sure what your transom length was, but double check you won't run into any issues.

 

[Echodolphin2005]

My transom measures 20".


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[Echodolphin2005]

Got the tires repainted today and the cover with support poles fitted.

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[user 21075]

Looking good so far =D>

 

[Echodolphin2005]

My search for a motor has been tough. It is very hard to find a motor in my area for a reasonable price. I would love a 15-25hp outboard but it's been a real hunt to find one. Any suggestions of areas around mine that may yield good results. Raleigh-Durham??


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[Echodolphin2005]

Flooring going well

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[water bouy]

Nice. I've seen several 15hp on craigslist around here lately, one is a Gamefisher you've probably seen. I was at Lake Townsend in Greensboro last month and saw a boat just like yours making it's way across the lake with the top up which made me think I need a bimini top too. It was one of those brutally hot days we had.

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bpo/5768638993.html

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bpo/5710740373.html

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bpo/5764921876.html

https://roanoke.craigslist.org/bpo/5759240439.html

Here's a 25hp but it came from the coast. Supposedly has electric start.

https://greensboro.craigslist.org/bpo/5765924060.html

 

[oakchas]

Looks great!

I'm thinking I'll need a bigger motor too. We'll see once I git'r'done.

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[FormerParatrooper]

What thickness of plywood are you using?

 

[Echodolphin2005]

What thickness of plywood are you using?

1/2" to save weight. 2" x 6" boards ripped in half for support.


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[Echodolphin2005]

Nice. I've seen several 15hp on craigslist around here lately, one is a Gamefisher you've probably seen. I was at Lake Townsend in Greensboro last month and saw a boat just like yours making it's way across the lake with the top up which made me think I need a bimini top too. It was one of those brutally hot days we had.

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bpo/5768638993.html

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bpo/5710740373.html

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bpo/5764921876.html

https://roanoke.craigslist.org/bpo/5759240439.html

Here's a 25hp but it came from the coast. Supposedly has electric start.

https://greensboro.craigslist.org/bpo/5765924060.html

I will check those out. From what I can measure the transom is 20". A long shaft motor has limited the search.


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[water bouy]

A long shaft 25hp:

https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/bpo/5786751988.html

 

[water bouy]

It went away and came back:

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bpo/5772531982.html

 

[Echodolphin2005]

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[FormerParatrooper]

Looks great.