I am looking at a chieftain 22 with a 470 which may or may not be good.How hard is it to swap out the 470 for a 3.0 or 4.3 if you have a complete setup from another boat? How do the transom cutouts compare? I am assuming it needs a new transom anyway. Any particular pitfalls to be aware of when...
I am currently looking at a several old project boats, a couple of which have 470s. My research shows they can be quite problematic. Are there any other motors that would be a direct replacement or an easy swap for the 470?
My manual tilt was working fine a few days ago. Today the end on the cable that attaches to the lever broke. Pulling on the end of the cable isnt releasing it so i can lift it. any ideas on how to release it?
I have a 15 hp Evinrude long shaft electric start outboard in need of a new lower unit. The model# is15455s which I think makes it a 1974 model. What year range models are compatible? Do I need a 15 hp lower or can I use maybe a 10 or 20 hp lower? Thanks for any insight.
I am looking to convert my 9.8 4s 2006 model to a long shaft using a kit from internet outboards. Is this an easy conversion using these parts or best left to a marine mechanic?
This may be in the wrong place, but it will be a restoration eventually. I am going to look at a 69 Dorsett Catalina this weekend. Being a 40+ year old boat, I am sure it will need a transom at the minimum. Should be easy enough to do with seacast. If it needs stringers and a floor that will...
I have a small (11'6") fiberglass hull inflatable that I want to use for fishing. I would like to fill the tubes with foam to keep a hook from causing a major problem while out in the bay. I have been told there is a product specificly for this purpose but have not been able to find anything...
i have a nissan 9.8 four stroke tiller i would like to convert to remote. i think it is a 2004 model, the model # is nsf9.8a. is it possible to convert this motor? if so what parts will i need? can i use a universal type controller, or will i need a nissan/tohatsu specific controller? thank...
