I am re-doing a 1975 Springbok Runabout. The original set-up has a steering tube attached to the splashwell, I assume that the original motor did not have a tilt tube. Previous owner upgraded to a 1997 Johnson 40 hp long shaft motor, power tilt and trim. I'm wondering if there would be any...
I just bought my first boat. It's an aluminum 1975 14 foot Springbok Runabout with a 1997 Johnson 40 HP. When I tried it out on the lake it was very sluggish, boat ran very bow high, and didn't seem to be able to get up on plane. The motor revved fine with no load but seemed to bog or load up...
