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When I am done for the day and back at the dock, does it matter if I just hit the stop button and leave gas in the carb ? Or is it better to unplug the fuel hose and let the engine burn down the gas in the carb ? The assumption is I will be using the outboard again in the next few weeks, not...

Does anyone have a 14' semi-v with a 120lb motor on a jack plate ? I am buying a new outboard 20hp 4 stroke. It will weight roughly 120lbs. My old 15hp 2 stroke weighs 65lbs. So I am going to be adding 55lbs to the back of the boat. Right now on windy days 10-12mph, I have had a few waves...

I have a 1986 aluminium 14' Sea King by smoker craft. IIt came with a 1990 Gamefisher 15hp 2 stroke. The motor doesn't shift into reverse , shifter is very stiff. Lower Unit had no oil and some water came out when I first replaced the lower gear oil. The Motor goes into forward, and usually goes...

I recently bought a 14' semi v-haul that came with a transom mount Motorguide 38lb trolling motor with a 3-blade machete prop. It has 5speed forward, 2 reverse. Boat is 1990 .. not sure year on trolling motor. At full speed it only pushes me to 2mph with me, 15hp outboard, gas tank, battery in...

I have a 1990 gamefisher 15hp. This is my first outboard, so not sure how stiff the shifter lever should be. It is pretty stiff, but going into forward it doesn't make much sound and seems to work fine. However for reverse I have to push it all the way over to get reverse to engage and if I let...

I have a aluminium hull that is painted and removing the previous owners stickers has left a residue. What is safe to clean off the old glue, but not remove the paint as well ? -rob

I have a 14' semi-v with a 15hp on the transom.. no jack plate. Looking at the length of these Side Image transducers from Lowrance and HBird.. they are pretty long and the signal needs to shoot left and right without hitting the motor. I was wondering if anyone tried Side Image on a small...