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Lock N’ Stow

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I purchased a Lock N’ Stow for my boat and finally had a chance to put it on to see if it would actually fit. The particular Lock N’ Stow I purchased from Amazon was the model 10108. I was hoping it would be a solid fit for my 115 HP Mercury outboard, and it was. The unit is small and solidly built. To me, this was worth the $66 dollars. Lock N’ Stow To be… ...Read More

Tohatsu 5hp LPG

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The Tohatsu 5hp LPG is a propane powered outboard. What do you think of this? There are advantages, but are there disadvantages? You can always bring a portable bbq grill with you on the boat now. I like the idea of ultra-low emissions and supposed no power loss, is that true? Will Tohatsu and others turn to propane for bigger outboards? Overview I took the below… ...Read More

Swamp Runner Mud Motor video

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Check out this youtube video of a SwampRunner mud motor by YouTuber Patton Perdue. Talk about badass! Look at some of the stuff you can go through if you have one of these kits! Can you say awesome! Imagine the possibilities of getting to holes no one else can. If you are interested in more information you can check out our board sponsor SwampRunner here at Swamp… ...Read More

5 Tips for Buying a Used Outboard

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Buying a new-to-you motor is something that most of us do at some point to enjoy pushing our tins. Do you know what to look for? What are some of the signs of a bad motor? Here are 5 tips for buying a used outboard. These tips are just the basics, but if followed will allow you to make a better judgement if you should buy or pass on a particular outboard. The old adage says… ...Read More

Evinrude E-Tec G2

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Is this the future of outboards or does this outboard take the title for the worlds ugliest outboard? Common Elements Limited Warranty 5-Year, Non Declining Engine type V6 74° E-TEC D.I. Displacement 210 cu in/3441 cc Recommended fuel 87 Octane Emissions compliance EPA 2013 CARB 3 STAR European Union Recommended Oil Evinrude/ Johnson XD-100 Oil Propshaft… ...Read More