Recent content by LoneStar63

Thanks Bonz. . . No restrictions where i fish. . . So is it just a matter of watching and waiting for something on Craigslist and the like? I can't think (or find) anyone that makes a "New" 2-cycle motor. . . Seems like all the big-name motor companies are only cranking out 4-strokes these...

Thanks Pappy! Good info, again. . . and i just realized I was calling you Donor cause that's what's above your photo; i wasn't looking high enough. . . Apologies. . . wife is right, i'm an idiot :)

. . . OK, more food for thought. . . Our local marine store is closed until the New Year, so failing that, I visited the marine department at my local Cabela’s today. . . Here’s what they told me. First, it’s going to be hard to find a (relatively) new 25hp two-stroke that weighs the same as my...

Excellent, thanks again for the info. . . wood on the transom is solid. . . no signs of rot or anything that would have me worried about using a motor with a few extra horses. . . What about the dry, carrying weight when the boat is in tow? That someone anyone worries about? I don't use a...

Hey Donor, that’s a great reply. Thanks, just the type of thing I’m looking for. . . On the water, Yeah, I can stand in the stern of the boat right next to the motor (granted there’s not too many big swells). . . In fact, before I reconfigured the cargo weight, I had the motor, transom mount...

Hello everyone. . . My friend and I have both modified and rebuilt a couple classic boats in recent years with some inspiration from this board, but this is my first post. The past few seasons, my outboard has started to show signs of aging. Amazingly, after the New Year, I’ll have the budget...