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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...

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...

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...

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...