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by NewEnglandWhaler
Sat May 04, 2019 10:41 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Early Suzuki Fuel Injection Reliability
Replies: 2
Views: 3471

Re: Early Suzuki Fuel Injection Reliability

Thanks for the insight. You make some good points. The engine in question is an extremely clean, freshwater used example. I'd love to get a nice Mercury or Evinrude but this is the best option right now. Thank you, I will probably decide on it.
by NewEnglandWhaler
Thu May 02, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Early Suzuki Fuel Injection Reliability
Replies: 2
Views: 3471

Early Suzuki Fuel Injection Reliability

I am considering a re-power with a 1999 Suzuki 115-HP two-stroke-cycle engine that is equipped with electronic fuel injection. I know most Suzuki outboard engines nowadays are fuel injected, and I have yet to hear any truly negative things about those systems. However I have not been able to find mu...
by NewEnglandWhaler
Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:24 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: WTB: 40 to 50-HP Short shaft in New England
Replies: 5
Views: 4548

Re: WTB: 40 to 50-HP Short shaft in New England

Original post has been updated.

Maverick, I appreciate the offer for a classic outboard but I would prefer something a little newer.

dtmackey, that's a nice looking motor but I am in need of a short shaft (15"). Thanks for the offer!
by NewEnglandWhaler
Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:58 am
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: WTB: 40 to 50-HP Short shaft in New England
Replies: 5
Views: 4548

WTB: 40 to 50-HP Short shaft in New England

Hello. I [want to buy] a 40 to 50-HP short shaft (15") outboard to put on my classic 13 footer. Preferably something new enough to not have points ignition. My first choice would be a Mercury or Yamaha but I'm open to other brands. I am located in Massachusetts but am willing to travel anywhere...
by NewEnglandWhaler
Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:09 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 13-footer 25-HP Engine
Replies: 1
Views: 2040

13-footer 25-HP Engine

My [restoration of a 1968] 13-footer is nearing completion. It's now time to power it. Most of my local ponds and lakes have horsepower limit of 20-HP for two-stroke engines and 25-HP for four-stroke engines. There aren't any new 20-HP two-stroke engines available, and I'm going toward a new 25-HP f...
by NewEnglandWhaler
Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:24 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Good Alternatives to Mahogany Wood
Replies: 7
Views: 6461

Good Alternatives to Mahogany Wood

I am restoring my [1968] 13-footer. The hull is almost done, and I'll be moving onto the interior soon. But the cost of mahogany lumber is going to be more than what I paid for the entire boat, motor, and trailer combined. I know mahogany is one of the best woods, but there has to be other types of ...
by NewEnglandWhaler
Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:41 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 13-footer Transom Reinforcement
Replies: 3
Views: 3706

13-footer Transom Reinforcement

I am currently restoring a 1968 13-footer. The engine is an Evinrude 40-HP short-shaft. Being a rounded transom, I know I need to make some sort of shim in order to get the motor to sit flat on the back. However, I was thinking about killing two birds with one stone: reinforcing the transom with a 1...