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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...

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...

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...

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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...

Hi Everyone, So, I went and made the best decision (in my opinion) bought an electric start outboard :D Suzuki Fuel Injected 15 HP. My question for the experienced group, is how to break it in properly. Yes, I have read the website and the process they have posted. My question is, can you...

Hey Everyone! So, I was able to find a fantastic deal on an outboard up here in Ontario. Reg $3,999.00 - I got it for just over $3,200.00, nearly $1,000.00 saving. I have a 2010 8 HP Merc 4 Stroke (new), but needed something bigger. I'm adding a floor and beefing up the transom on the boat...

Hey everyone real quick one ... I’m not a fan of removing the middle bench. But I’m trying to build something for my rods ... I’m notoriously known for breaking one each year. See photo ... if I run two rectangle compartments (8-10 inch wide) is that enough hull strength ? I would replace the...

Hi Everyone, Just looking for some advice/recommendations for my project. I’m basically spending these Covid lockdown days (Ontario) getting ready for the 2021 Fishing season. I going through with a transom rebuild and installing a floor of some kind. But I was wondering since I have the time...

Hey everyone, Real quick ... I’ve been trying to buy marine grade plywood to replace a floor in my mirrocraft v-hill 14ft. I’m redoing the whole thing and the carpet. NO big stores sell it ... rona ... Home Depot ... lumber yard .. home hardware etc etc. If I can’t find it what else can I...

Hey everyone, Simple question ... the seal for my cowl literally melted off from sitting out in the sun. I’ve tried several different solutions to “glue” it back on. What does everyone use to fix this ? Is there a type of adhesive I should use, specially because it gets really hot ...

Hi everyone, I did some searching around here and see some people have done what I’d like to do. I have a 14 ft mirrocraft about 2 years old. I hate having 3 benches in it, used it a lot last year and jumping over the middle seat. Can I actually remove it ? I’ve seen a lot of mods on here...