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I played around within the trim and engine height. Last night had no significant tail like the other day - minus the transducer but it was small. Working smooth

I’ll try to get a video and post it on YouTube next time I’m out. I’m def looking into swapping it for a short shaft… the dealer I bought from said it was my fault. Which isn’t fair because I’m so new to this hobby… I told him the transom length and they told me the long shaft. Got an extra $600...

Any thoughts on this guys… the manual says the plate needs to be 1” under the boat. Mine is exactly 1” after adding the Jack plate. I took it out and it got to plane relatively quickly as soon as I give it … it levels out. But the rooster tail off the back is ridiculous, it’s not coming in the...

Thanks for the response The motor is only a 15HP - personally I wanted to rebuild the transom and add the height that way. But the Jack plate was available and easy to install. The max HP is 25 HP for this boat - so I think I’ll be okay. We do mostly just trolling and creek fishing. But this...

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and input. Unfortunately we think we got taken advantage of at the dealer. I’m not too happy with what happened, but we are over it. We told them the size of the transom and they sold us a long shaft. Because of Covid we bought it early this year and picked it...

Not an option at this point. But thanks

Hey everyone, Can anyone help when Jack plates, I read some topics here but a lot were DIY. I bought a new outboard the dealer told me I needed a long shaft outboard for my transom. The other day I got flooooooded with water - I was told it’s because the outboard is too low ... the manual...

I just re read it for the 1000th time and I made an error ... when lowering it the release needs to be LOCKED not unlocked. Ugh. My bad 😩 🤦🏼‍♂️

Hi Everyone, I recently got this new 15 HP Suzuki - I spent the last few days mounting it centre and making sure I have clearance with my gas compartment. I’m having troubles with something that might just scream ROOKIE mistake. I can’t get the motor to trim/adjust back down after lifting it...

Yeah our manual says the same thing, In the notes it does say a dual battery can be used. I guess we are looking for the smallest option available - due to weight. But thank you for the advice I’ll check it out. I appreciate it!

Hi Everyone, I’m having a hard time understanding the manual for new Suzuki OUTBOARD (9.9-20hp). I’m trying to select my battery for the electric start ... can you use a normal 12 v battery for this ? Or does it need to be a special type ? I don’t want to buy a deep cycle/dual purpose bcs of...

If anyone is reading this looking for information about painting a boat ... CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BODY SHOP/PAINT SHOP! I’ve spoken to several people over forums and they all told me to “prime” the self etching primer before adding top coat. I contacted 3 body shops + a paint company here in...

Well I'm happy I asked, because I just assumed it was good enough to paint over. So now I need to find a sandible primer from the same brand, which is easy to get. Should I be concern on the amount of self etching I put on? Thanks for the help!

Hi I came across this post while searching for some answers. I used the same Self Etching Primer, I'm def a rookie and I'm not sure if I used too much? 1 can got a "thin'' on my boat so I used a 2nd can, then a 3rd can I used to top off some areas that seemed to be lacking. Whats my next...

OK so I need to prime the primer?

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Hey good job in the work that looks nice and clean ! Always a bonus when you have the shop/time to do a great job. I’m also in that “boat” ... my question is prep for the paint. I’m starting mine this week - how did you prep to paint ? And you rolled the paint not spray? Any advice/info...

Thank you for the input I greatly appreciate it

Hi Everyone, Just would like some advice or tips- I bought a new Suzuki 15hp outboard and it weighs 20-30 lbs more than my previous Merc 8 hp. My boat is rated for 25 hp, my concern is the transom strength- should I be fine since the boat is rated for 25 hp? Or should I try to add some...