As a follow on to the OP, do my batteries need to be next to each other? I want to upgrade to a 24 volt TM. Since the batteries are heavy, I want one in the bow, the other in the stern for better weight distribution. The batteries would be about 12 feet apart. thx
Take Bobg's advise and bolt the motor down. While you may think the transom clamps are tight, motors have a way of jumpng off the back of a boat. While the obvious might be the motor jumping off into the water, they can jump off going down the highway too. (Please don't ask!) Hitting a bump...
I have a 1987 Yamaha Pro 50. I have rebuilt the carbs twice and changed out the plugs. The engine idles perfectly. The mid and top range is smooth and powerful. Once I start to bring the power up above 1200 rpm the motor stumbles and hesitates. As I bring the power up above 2000 rpm it...