I live in Maine and want to spend some time this summer exploring some of the public access islands in Casco Bay. However, dealing with tide is a bit new to me. I'm a little worried about pulling my 16 footer up to a beach and getting stuck there. My boat is too small to carry a punt and anchor...
I just bought my first boat with a 48 HP 1987 Evinrude. I listened to the motor before purchasing and it started right up and sounded fine to my untrained ear. On visual inspection I couldn't see any obvious damage or leaks. But being new to this I brought it in to a shop to have checked out...
