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Boating => Shallow Water River Boats and Jet Boats.. => Topic started by: David L. Darnell on November 14, 2007, 12:29:54 PM

Title: Small Outboards
Post by: David L. Darnell on November 14, 2007, 12:29:54 PM

I have the chance to buy either a 6hp Johnson, or 7.5 Sears Gamefisher in excellent condition. (cheap)

How do you think these would push my Classic?

Title: Re: Small Outboards
Post by: RonS on November 14, 2007, 03:17:29 PM

Bout half as good as a 15 horse.  ;D

I thought you were selling the SS Elk River Liner?

Title: Re: Small Outboards
Post by: David L. Darnell on November 14, 2007, 03:26:09 PM

I'd sell it but ain't giving it away. I looked at a 16" Super yesterday, nice boat but not $2000 nicer than a Classic.

Title: Re: Small Outboards
Post by: grumpy on November 15, 2007, 08:30:42 AM

Go with the Johnson, i had an older Sears(nightmare) years ago, couldn't find parts for it anywhere.

Grumpy

Title: Re: Small Outboards
Post by: West TN Fly on November 20, 2007, 10:05:09 AM

Dave you might want to look at this site, I dont know if you have bought a motor or not but if you havent this is a good site - http://www.smalloutboards.com/

Title: Re: Small Outboards
Post by: jladdsmith on November 20, 2007, 11:31:16 AM

Has anybody ever seen this?  http://www.brokeboats.com/

This guy, Wayne Weber, has a marine motor shop somewhere in New England, I think.  He provides FREE advice to whoever wants to turn a wrench on their own motor.  He helped me out several years ago, and it looks like the site has gained popularity.  He still provides the free service, but is now offering unlimited "Express Support" where he bumps you up in the queue fo $9 for 30 days. 

Obviously, he's a super nice guy, and even if you don't use his service (free or paid), there's a wealth of information on this site.