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    Prop Pitch Q: Top Speed for very small runabout (Disney old school)

    I'm looking for more (top end) speed for my little speed boat. Current (banged up :mad:) prop is a 9.5 x 10 stock aluminum 3 bladed prop. Motor is a 1974 Evinrude 15hp Not sure of WOT RPM. (There are no gauges) Average load: 225# (Me and one kid) Boat is a 1973 Aqualark, 8 foot in...
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    1974 15hp Evinrude prop nut torque?

    New to me 1974 15hp Evinrude 2 stroke. Took prop off and prop nut was finger tight. What is the proper torque when I put a new prop on?
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    FoldAway outboard motor stand design.

    I know there is a sticky on this already! Background: I recently purchased a 1957 Johnson CD14 5.5 horsepower outboard engine. Ultimately, it will be a gift for my brother on his birthday. However, the outboard needs some work and it needed a stand first! I searched the internet and found...
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    15HP Evinrude leaking gear oil.

    I recently acquired a 1978 15HP Evinrude for an 8' aqualark. The motor is leaking gear oil near/by the prop. I'm pretty sure the motor was sitting for a while. The impeller and carb/fuel pump are new. The motor runs great but I need to fix the leak. Anybody done this before or have...
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