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    Parts Wanted

    hey all. I need a clutch dog for my 1954 johnson seahorse 10hp (model QD15) not looking to spen a lot so used would be cool. Thanks
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    Detroit River

    any1 have any good info about the detroit river and spring walleye? I live in the area and just got a new motor so im excited to fish the area. looking for some pointers. also my boat is only a smaller 14ft so i need calmer areas. any suggestions? thanks
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    New to me motor

    ok. so i got my motor(can pick it up anytime YAY) and its a 2003 merc 15hp 4stroke. I have a small 14ft fishingboat and its best suited to smaller lakes in northern ontario however i live in windsor and the only water near me is the detroit river. when its calm we take my boat by fighting island...
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    1954 johnson seahorse 10hp

    any1 know how to adjust the shift linkage on my motor. Its making a bang and i want to try to adjust b4 i try to learn how to turn the clutch dog around. no mechanic so a very simple explination of where and how to do this would be great. Thanks
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    1945 10hp johnson seahorse

    hey all i just upgraded to a 2003 merc so i have my old seahorse (1954 i believe) its always been a great motor for me and i dont want to let it go really. It just started this last fall doing this thing where when it runs in gear it would bang like it hit something really hard but nothing and...
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    2003 15hp 4stroke

    lookin at getting one i hear its a yamaha merc hybrid any problems with this make/model/hear ect thanks
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    tohatsu made my merc?

    hey all im looking at getting a 15hp shortshaft merc from 2003 (4stroke) i hear tohatsu makes the smaller mercs but i have also heard of yammy merc mixes? what was going on the the 15hp for 2003? thanks also any thoughts on this year model? it looks good and apparently has very low hours. Thanks
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    depreciation of motor

    hi all. how much and how fast should an outboard depreciate. im trying to decide if i should get a new tohatsu 15hp 4stroke or a very lightly used 2003 15hp merc 4stroke. Thanks
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    when buying used

    hey all. was wondering what things i should look for, what i should ask, and what i should believe when looking over a used outboard. Im no mechanic but id like to get a new to me motor that will give me some trouble free time on the water. Thanks
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    Engine Info

    looking at getting a new to me motor. This one is a 15 horse short shaft that i think is mid 80s. I can get it for around a $1000 its electric start and ways alot less than the new 4strokes which is important to me. model number is E15EC0B and serial number is E0503654 any info on this motor...
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    breaking in new 4stokes

    was wondering when breaking in a new 4stroke if this must be done in gear and on the water. I know that large lengths of time must be spent at different speeds but i was wondering if i need to have the boat in opperation. Can this be done in a bucket? I have a large drum that i do my flushes and...
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    2003 mercury 15hp 4stroke

    hi all. looking at getting a 2003 4stroke merch 15hp short shaft from my local dealer. he claims its only been used 1 year (found to be underpowered for boat it was on so traded in) it looks clean but im no mechanic. what should i be looking for when i inspect it. i can get it for $1800...
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    New motor want opinions

    hi. I was looking to replace my 1954 johnson seahorse (10hp) with a new or very lightly used motor in the 15hp range. Weight is a mojor concern for me because we carry our boat and often have it loaded close to capacity. (its a 14 foot tinney) Do not have alot of money and here is what i was...
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