I just had my 1981 15hp out yesterday. We trolled for 3-4 hours with speeds anywhere from 1.2 to 1.8 mph (gps) in my 12' valco. It has had a recent carb and fuelpump rebuild. Real happy with this outboard. I doubt that i even used a gallon of fuel.
Dave that is a great job on the Holiday. I was wondering if you could post pics of how you finished off the edges on the gunnels where you cut out out the front deck. I just started rebuilding my old 16' Starcraft and have just been stalled trying to come up with something that looks as good as...