Recent content by Bluejayz79

Currently using a 30lb thrust Transom mount and it moves my 14ft jon with 3 people easily. Of course i use the 15hp Merc outboard to get from A to B. Total weight in the boat (including motor etc) is close to 600 lbs

Hi there, I have a 2011 15hp Mercury fourstroke and the motor was running rough at idle straight from the dealer. They told me that sometimes the motors will run rough until everything is broken in. I was also told that if things do not clear up bring the motor back in. The motor idles a little...

Hi folks, I am curious as to what i should put between the motor clamps and the Transom in order to reduce the spread the force that is added by the clamps. I have heard some use wood and others use plates that are adhered with epoxy or screwed in. I really do not want to put any holes in my...

Actually did run it in a barrel. I was not out on the water. I apoligize for the confusion. Thanks for the input and in the morning after work I will do a few more checks. It's great to have some help especially for a newbie like me =). Ty

Today fired up the motor. It started on the second pull. The weather was fairly cold. If i tried to push the choke in the motor tried to stall. I could smell the gasoline burning off. Once the motor warmed up enough i disconnected the fuel line and let the motor run itself out of gas. The motor...

Thanks for the help guys. I ended up going through the dealer and was very satisfied. Bought a 15hp manual Fourstroke. It moves my G3 1442 Flat bottom very nice. Your advice was very much appreciated. Thanks Chad

Hey guys thanks for the input. Here what i tried. In neutral prop spins freely In reverse prop will not move beyond 1/4 turn or so In forward prop spins but not freely. It seems to make a click after each full rotation (Sounds like it should?) I did press the fuel primer quite a few times and...

Hi folks, I recently just bought a new 15hp Manual Mercury fourstroke. I took is out a day ago and everything was running fine. Today i went to the lake and started the motor up fine. While in reverse i did not see a rock and hit it with the prop. I was not moving that fast at all and the...

Thanks for all the great info guys. I have been doing a ton of research and will reply back when i make a choice. Looks like i will most likely go bigger then a 9.9hp. Would rather go bigger instead of being dissapointed when i get out on the water. Thanks again Chad

Hi folks, I am sure this question may have been asked in the past. Has anyone ever bought an outboard online with shopoutboards.com or onlineoutboards.com? These sites seem to be priced reasonable, but i am a little weary on making a purchase online. I have the money to go new and am looking...

Hi Folks, I am having a hard time choosing if i should go with a G3 or Alumacraft 1236 Jon boat. I have dealers for both nearby. Prices on both are almost identical. I only want to haul the boat in my truck bed. I was almost leaning towards the Alumacraft because it has a higher weight limit...

Thank you for the quick reply's. Maybe i should look towards getting a trailer. Did not know about the oil leaking out. I am sure i can find a used trailer for a resonable price. I weight about 190lbs (33 yrs old). I will browse around as bbstacker1 notes for a motor. I will get back once i have...

Hello, I am new to the forums. I have bought my very first Jon boat which is a G3 1236. Maximum weight capacity is 470lbs (Not sure if this is just person weight without motor or not).Maximum hp rating is 10hp. I am having a hard time choosing which motor will work for me. Where i bought the...