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    '72 Evinrude 25hp -- water backsplashes and sprays

    I've got a 16' Fisher boat with my 25hp Evinrude. When boating around at WOT, a tremendous amount of water splashes up from around the motor shaft and either straight up or against the boat.<br /><br />I shimmed the motor, adding about an inch of wood underneath the mount to raise the entire...
  2. Captain Caveman

    72 Evinrude 25hp WOT and prop selection

    I've got a 1972 Evinrude Sportster at a stated 25hp. From what I understand, these motors are really 18hp and it feels like even less. My prop is pretty chewed up so I think a new one would make a difference.<br /><br />What is the recommended WOT for my motor? I don't have a tach and no...
  3. Captain Caveman

    How can I increase HP on a 72 Evinrude 25HP?

    I took my '72 Evinrude into the shop a few weeks ago for winter maintenance. I told the guy that it doesn't seem to get the same power as buddy's with similar boats and 25HP outboards. He said that the 25HP Evinrudes from this era were really more like an 18HP motor.<br /><br />Is there a way to...
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