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    Checking boat speed

    Just wondering the best way to check my 11 foot aluminium boats speed. It doesen't have a speedo. Would it be cheapest to buy a speedo or some sort of hand held radar?
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    Tohatsu 40hp. How can I increase out trim?

    Hi guys, thought you may have an idea. I need to increase out trim onm my manual tilt outboard. I want it to almost shallow water drive level. I had a choc made up to mount the motor on the boat with at an angle but the clamps arn't wide enough to allow this. Also tried a round bit of wood that...
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    Outboard shootout comparison

    Anyone know where I can track down a outboard shootout comparison on outboards in the 25hp to 50hp range? Bass And Walleye and Trailer Boat don't seem to have anything. Im talking 2 strokes by the way. Thanks.
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    Tohatsu 40hp and 50hp differences?

    Does anyone know the difference between 40hp and 50hp Tohatsu? Can you convert the 40hp to 50hp?
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    Thick black oil coming from lower unit

    Hi guys, just noticed this thick black oil leaking from 2 small holes in lower unit of my relatively new 40hp Merc lite (Tohatsu 3 cyl). Should I be concerned? I thought it was gearbok oil at first but i'm hope not. I removed the bottom gear oil plug for a second and gear oil looks ok.
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    Decisions...

    Hey guys i'm not overly happy with my 40hp Merc (3cyl Tohatsu) and i'm considering buying a new 50hp Yamaha. The problem is the 50hp Yammie is a little heavy (so is the Merc). The 50hp Yamaha weighs about 4kg more than the Merc so it's a bit of a problem. <br />Im considering modifying a 30hp...
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    Quickest 25hp or 30hp?

    Just wondering who makes the quickest stock 25hp or 30hp outboard?
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    Yamaha or Tohatsu??? 50hp AND 25-30hp

    Hi guys. Im about to buy a 50hp outboard and also possibly a 25-30hp outboard. I'm buying new and need performance, reliability and something that doesen't sound horrible. 2 stroke not 4 stroke. Any ideas???
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