Jfyi, you can just push the red button where the safety lanyard clips on and it will shut off. You don't need to pull off the lanyard. You also don't need to shut off the fuel when you stop it. Only when you want to tilt it up, carry it or run the carbs dry for storage. Good vid. I run my 2.5 (modded to a 5hp though) on a BPS Pond Prowler 10
@@stefanflorin288 It's not a must I just wanted a tad more fuel delivery. Procedure is you remove the main jet, drill it out a little (.0005" at a time) then reinstall, test run, check the spark plug electrode, then repeat if necessary.
I got a Suzuki 2.5 on a 15ft. Just like your boat...best investment I ever made..dependable too..people come zooming by me on the river with a 25 horse but u put right past em when they break down!
He says weighs 87 lbs (10) and the plastic Sun Dolphin American 12 foot im trying to get is 110 lbs? Who knew aluminum and plastic (polymer)weighs bout the same?
I had a 3hp 2stroke Tanaka on my 12ft and it did about 8 on flat water, I’m about to buy this new though and it looks about as fast and I’m sure more reliable
Great video boss, I’ve been trying to tell the wife this really all we need to get out on the water on the cheap. I’ve had 2 trackers - 12 and a 14 and used them, never any trouble with either of them. I even converted the 12 into an air boat. Here’s the link
I know it's been 3 years, but can you send me the link from your air boat build? I have a 1542 tracker with a stage 1 Honda gx390 mud motor. I'm thinking about getting a airboat kit with 54" prop.
Hey bro and just so you know I got the same exact motor but 3.5hp and instead of pulling the key out every time you want to shut the motor off you can just push it in with the key still in it. Just give it a firm push in. I would pull the whole key out until I heard from someone on here.
at the 7:55 mark I don't see the oil half way across the sight window, or maybe its just really clean oil, I bought a used 2.5 Tohatsu and they look to be the same, they are good engines
i have a 2.5 2 stroke merc i bought new. its still like new cause i only used it a couple years. i just bought a new lowe 10' jon boat for it. cant wait to take it on the water.
Just pick up a little 10 footer with a 2.5 mercury like yours my question if you can help the tell tale pess at idle but not when running does your pee with running
Dominik Wilson no filter sir. What you do on these is change the drain plug to a magnetic plug and that will help the life of the motor tremendously. But sitting upright like that on the transom you should atleast see more than half way on that window
I'm looking at a used on local to me. Its a 2019.. with only a couple of hours on it. They guy said he'd take $500. I'm also looking at a 2009 Yamaha 4HP with external gas tank etc. He's the original owner and says it runs great. That guy said he'd take $450. I'm having a hard time deciding. Newer 2.5... or older 4hp. Any thoughts?
That whole boat and gun video great for me in Texas.
Just bought same motor it's ready next week I'm super excited I have a boat like that but plastic I can't wait
Jfyi, you can just push the red button where the safety lanyard clips on and it will shut off. You don't need to pull off the lanyard. You also don't need to shut off the fuel when you stop it. Only when you want to tilt it up, carry it or run the carbs dry for storage. Good vid. I run my 2.5 (modded to a 5hp though) on a BPS Pond Prowler 10
How did you modded please ? Im having the same motor, i need little bit of extra power.
@@stefanflorin288 Installed a 5hp carburetor. I re-jetted the new one also and installed a 5.7 pitch prop.
@@terrykannedy8154 Re-jetting is a must and whats the procedure ? Does the now carb fits exactly ? Thank you for reply, really helps !
@@stefanflorin288 It's not a must I just wanted a tad more fuel delivery. Procedure is you remove the main jet, drill it out a little (.0005" at a time) then reinstall, test run, check the spark plug electrode, then repeat if necessary.
@@terrykannedy8154 Thank you !
I got a Suzuki 2.5 on a 15ft. Just like your boat...best investment I ever made..dependable too..people come zooming by me on the river with a 25 horse but u put right past em when they break down!
Bro, I was literally cracking up at your mannerisms! Epic setup!
man, great video. I just ordered my Merc. Can't wait till it come in. I like this because I also have a 10 footer and just two thumbs up. Thanks.
He says weighs 87 lbs (10) and the plastic Sun Dolphin American 12 foot im trying to get is 110 lbs? Who knew aluminum and plastic (polymer)weighs bout the same?
Very nice! I have a 10ft Lowe. Max weight is 2 person 180lbs!😂 But love my boat! Think you convinced me to pull the trigger on a 2.5 also!🤘🤘
Hope you make more videos and update of your boat I got the same set up and looking for ideas thank you for posting God bless...
I have the 3.5. Have you seen vids about removing restrictor plate? 2.5 and 3.5 are identical. Supposedly the restrictor plate is only difference.
That's interesting because I'm trying to decide which to get for my 14' jonboat
@@westtexasconstruction did you take?
Thanks
I had a 3hp 2stroke Tanaka on my 12ft and it did about 8 on flat water, I’m about to buy this new though and it looks about as fast and I’m sure more reliable
Great video boss, I’ve been trying to tell the wife this really all we need to get out on the water on the cheap. I’ve had 2 trackers - 12 and a 14 and used them, never any trouble with either of them. I even converted the 12 into an air boat. Here’s the link
I know it's been 3 years, but can you send me the link from your air boat build? I have a 1542 tracker with a stage 1 Honda gx390 mud motor. I'm thinking about getting a airboat kit with 54" prop.
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Look at Lonestar Hovercraft. He’s got the kits.
@@donduck6195 I’d recommend a 42x18 if your running direct drive.
Also make sure you run the gas out of the carb with the red turn knob especialy if not running ethanol free gas.
Brilliant vid partner I just picked up a 12’ grumman today & this looks like the motor for me 👍🏻
same boat and motor im looking to buy and i also open carry a taurus g2c in florida weird your living my dream.
Quit yanking the tether out of the kill switch to turn it off. Just push on the red button.
That's a sweet rig.you need to put a wood casting deck on the front with a seat pedestal.
A pistol that's not chamber is like a motorcycle in the desert out of gas
I love it brother I just got a 4 hp and I can’t wait to try the merc
Hell, Every 2 hrs the weathers different in FL !
Hey bro and just so you know I got the same exact motor but 3.5hp and instead of pulling the key out every time you want to shut the motor off you can just push it in with the key still in it. Just give it a firm push in. I would pull the whole key out until I heard from someone on here.
I literally was looking at merc racing 2.5s and came across this 😂😂😂😂😂 nice boat tho just was looking at way bigger mercs haha
That thing moves pretty good for a small motor. Looks like it was planing!
definitely
Excellent video man! I'm hoping you're running ethanol free "rec fuel" in that new engine! I just picked up a 10W
I put it right in the back of my Chevy lol 😂 classic ! Love it
Me too man.
I got a 10ft jon boat with a little 3.5 hp motor. I slide her on the back of my truck and I'm out.
Were did you get the bimni top?
at the 7:55 mark I don't see the oil half way across the sight window, or maybe its just really clean oil, I bought a used 2.5 Tohatsu and they look to be the same, they are good engines
That mercury got some kick!!
👍nice relaxing day on the water🎣
How are you doing ?
Are you doing anymore videos ?
i have a 2.5 2 stroke merc i bought new. its still like new cause i only used it a couple years. i just bought a new lowe 10' jon boat for it. cant wait to take it on the water.
Slower down when your doing 5mph idk why but this shit got me dying😂
Just pick up a little 10 footer with a 2.5 mercury like yours my question if you can help the tell tale pess at idle but not when running does your pee with running
Nice set up
Do u think that engine will be strong enough to push my 12ft aluminum boat through river with lil stronger current?
I’m dead, it has no oil in it 8:05
I seen that
isn't there supposed to be a small oil filter right there, or something.
Dominik Wilson no filter sir. What you do on these is change the drain plug to a magnetic plug and that will help the life of the motor tremendously. But sitting upright like that on the transom you should atleast see more than half way on that window
How the motor now a days 2020?
That thing cruises
That’s actually why faster than I thought a 2.5 could go
Don’t pull on that lanyard like that… just press on the red stop button to shut it off… it will save you headaches later on..
Nice video
What Bimini top is that I have the same boat and need one
Nice setup
Oh how fast were you cruising with 2.5 Mercury?10 ft boat very handy 💜
Lol, actually the 2.5 pushes her faster than i thought it would. Put a 7.5 on her and see what she does. Lmao, that may be fun
love it..great video
So is there a difference between 2stroke or 4stroke as far as starting?
Where did you get the bimini topper
Very cool video
Does it also start in forward position or is than a gear save engaged?
Nice
Wow only 40 lbs.Mercury with 6 years Warrenty that's great
Where did you get that Bimini top??
How fast is the top speed
Do you have issues with restarting the motor after it gets warmed up?
Were did you get that bimni top? I need one for my 12ft jon boat and cant find one anywere
MR MOTOCROSS south shore Bimini top , you have to dig deep on Amazon , they have all the dimensions making is easy
ExploringFloridaByBoat ! Can you give more details? What do you search for on amazon? Me motocross? Having trouble .. thanks
How fast can it get up too?
How much was the motor?
top speed ? maybe 6 mph ?
How long does the gas usually last? I’m considering this 2.5hp motor for my jon boat also.
I can go all day on it but running it straight full throttle like 4 hours
Non of these fellas ever bring an old car GPS to tell us how fast /slow a kicker will push the boat.
Lol
I’m gonna post a video soon fixing up a 9.9 evinrude I got for free , make sure you check it out !
You better keep it because you can't buy them anymore
I'm looking at a used on local to me. Its a 2019.. with only a couple of hours on it. They guy said he'd take $500. I'm also looking at a 2009 Yamaha 4HP with external gas tank etc. He's the original owner and says it runs great. That guy said he'd take $450. I'm having a hard time deciding. Newer 2.5... or older 4hp. Any thoughts?
I would go with the newer motor , it may be a 2.5 but the 4hp isn’t going to blow it out of the water and it’s older so potentially needs maintenance
What size boat is this
10 foot
How much was the 2.5 hp ?
Living DUMB after tax I paid a little over 900 & it came with a 7 year warranty
Why did you pick this over the 3.5?
Dasss my baby
But nice boat
sniffing yo ! but video ok!!.
Wait, did I hear you say 4 banger? LOL, that would be a 4 cylinder, this barley qualifies as a single cylinder. LOL
Gary I was referring to the fact that it’s a 4 stroke. Can tell you have a Honda, LOL
Love the video but no one cares that you have a pistol lol has nothing to do with the video haha
Nice rig and sorry to hear you have a Chevy.
Sorry to hear that you wear girls underwear and drive a Ford 🤦
Where did you get that Bimini top from? Link?
How stable is it...?