Nothing beats the old outboards, I have a Johnson 3hp 2 cylinder from the 1950s and it still purs like a kitten. Great show. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
You guys had me laughing the whole way! Love it! I have to admit when I first started watching I pictured a guy with an old Jon boat and an old Toyota pickup. My people. Then he panned the camera to his real boat I was like ok... this is the guy I want to be. Fantastic video! The catch, clean, and cook was a bonus! I see now why he has 121k subscribers!
Add a 90 Degree elbow to the exhaust pipe and point it to the rear... away from the boat and occcupants.... and the elbow is also a good way to stop rainwater going into the exhaust (and engine).
if you want it quieter you can put a small bent pipe in the exit of the muffler to divert noise from the engine and keep water from getting in as easy 😁😁👍👍
Perfect setup for a small Jon fishing boat. Don't have to mix oil and gas plus less pollution to the lake since the exhaust isn't pumping nasties in the water. When storing motor make sure you drain the gas out of tank and run the motor to use up gas in carb, store it dry. This way it will start and run good next time you use it. Wish we had more lakes here, I would have same rig. One thing I would do for a backup is make sure you take some oars with you just in case, LOL. Thanks for the Vids. :)
NO ! You do not have to run an air cooled motor in water. That is just silly thinking. When something says it is "AIR COOLED" that means it has not need for water. The gear housing is oiled to prevent friction not water outside the housing. When did everyone get so unsmart?
Have someone weld a 90 degree fitting on the exhaust and point it to the rear. If the 90 is threaded then you could run a length of pipe out and make the exhaust a little quieter as it will direct the sound away from you. Just a thought.
Ha! I came to the comments to ask if anyone had advice on making these engines quieter, and your comment was the first one! I keep one of these on my jetboat as a backup
@@SOLDOZER What does that have to do with anything? having the 90 elbow moving the exhaust to the rear and away from the people in the boat would help reduce noise regardless what direction the wind is blowing, Are you just trying to come up with a reason to be a Troll? and whenever this boat is moving the wind will be blowing back. and on the rare occasion the wind is blowing stronger than the boat is going forward. Who cares
My first fishing set up was a 12 foot Jon that I hauled in my truck bed and a 2.5hp suzuki outboard that weighed 29 lbs. Could only hit about 4.5 mph but it got me on the water and I still use her some.
Actually most of the cooling water in your Evinrude comes out the exhaust in the center of the prop. The pee hole or “tell-tale” is just so you can see that it’s pumping water.
Exhaust ports just above waterline. Water comes out there if no hub exhaust. If hub exhaust it comes out both places. The tattle tale is just a tee fitting in water line to let you know it's pumping. It does clog up, freeze when cold yet still be pumping. Just look at exhaust ports... And yes. Air cooled should not be ran out of the water. Gear case will heat up.
The lower unit is water cooled but the engine itself is air cooled. Also, although it doesn't say, you need to remove the propeller and the cap over the drive and fill with 80w gear oil. Otherwise you'll destroy the gears and the engine will go no where after a few uses.
@@tfc4713 really good. I think much better than 2 stroke. I ran it two weeks ago for 40 minutes straight round trip and it only went down maybe 1/2 inch in the little tank.
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The reason for the water impeller is to provide water through the exhaust housing to help quiet the exhaust decibels. Honda used the same concept on there 2 h.p from the 80's.
@@jesusoftheapes there was old outboards that where air cooled motors that still did have a water pump to cool the exhaust as they still exited below water. Not this one though. But it was very much a thing.
@@meegstomtom Which models? If the motor has an impeller it was not used to cool exhaust. I have worked in outboard motors now for over 15 years. I own motors from the earliest outboards available from British era all the way to a fully electric 200 hp outboard on my bass boat. I have never run into a air cooled motor with an impeller pump that was not used to cool the engine block. I would love to know what brand would waste the time to try to cool exhaust and for what reason they felt the need to cool the exhaust. Water pumping to cool the expelling motor vapor seems pointless. The only reason a motor pumps water is to cool the block and I am sure the model you are speaking of did the same thing. There would be 0 reason to make a motor pump water without it cooling the block.
Looks like a good little motor it will fish!!! I also liked the trailer cart going to have to pick myself up one. Thank you for the video always look forward to them!! See you in the next one! 😎
Awesome vid Heiko and It would be awesome if you found the cheapest mud motor and put it on the back of your small boat so then you can take your boat into shallow areas and fish or hunt
Dude, I love that there was some fishing in this video too. My heart breaks a little every time someone sets the hook and misses a fish. Feel for you man. Awesome snapper!
Some older models of 2 stokes were both water and air cooled. The block is air cooled, however the lower unit is cooled with water from the impeller. Look up a Eska golden jet I believe from the 60’s
Definitely getting this for my son's new little sunbelt. He bought some 50 yr old 7.5 engine that will throw your arm out or dang near fall out the dam boat trying to crank that S.O.B lol .
You have helped me and my grandson make the decision to get one of these engines ,can't beat it for small lakes and ponds. Thanks for the heads up on this engine.
Use some copper or SS tubing and pipe that exhaust below waterline. The motor will be way quieter. Should be very simple to extend that muffler outlet down and under water.
Great engine, a lot quieter than the 2 stroke. The white stuff on the aluminum is corrosion, the same as rust. I would spray the aluminum with clear enamel paint to stop the corrosion. I would replace all the rusted washers with stainless steel. I would remove the muffler, clean off the rust and spray it with high temp paint and put a plastic plug in the muffler to keep rain out when storing it.
Use a flat file and file down all 3 blades to look even with the curve of the blade, the blades impacting on the bolt will wear out or destroy the shaft bearing and cause damage to the prop itself, keep the bigger prop, displaces more water for better speed and torque
You only really need to use the choke on a cold startup. Maybe the first start of the day, but if you're starting it again within 30-60 minutes, it should start up easily without the choke.
They work great til you get a real motor for your boat. Because of his vids I got one for temp use came ready to use. Sold for the same price when I got my 15hp
Again., thanks for this review. Jumped straight here after the 2sk clip.. seriously thinking of getting one of these for my 7 foot inflatable which gets very little use as a sail boat tender. Thanks for this clip and your insights.... And, thanks for the recipes!
How’s it going? Thanks for doing this review on the inexpensive little outboard!! I was actually impressed!! Not bad for the money. Seems like with a little know how and tinkering you could easily make this yourself with a good weed whacker. Definitely seems like a good way to get around a pond or lake and not have to worry about batteries. I’m sure you can go quite some time on little gas. Thanks for sharing this video! I just happened to come across your channel and like it ! I’m a fisherman from upstate NY. I mostly fresh water fish for trout . Big brown and rainbow trout at the Ashokan resavoir, one of NYC water supply resavoirs. It has an upper and lower basin divided by a set of gates that regulates the flow from one basin to the next. Early spring I’ll usually fish the Hudson River for striped bass. In my profile picture I’m holding one I caught two years ago, 42 lbs 441/2 inches long. Their only in the river for about a month and a half, they come up to spawn along with the herring. We catch the live herring using a hookless rubber minnow with a 4oz jig head and swim it in circles to attract mating herring. They will follow it right into your net. Some people cut them up and chunk fish, but then you could catch catfish or eel’s so I use a whole live herring which almost guarantees when your drag starts singing, you have a striper on the other end. It’s a much different experience reeling in a big striper from shore in a tidal river than from a boat in the river or ocean. I’ve gone on many charters for striper and blues and never caught one nearly as big as I have in the river. Your arm is burning by the time you get them in. But nothing compares to tuna fishing!! That felt like having a small vehicle on the other end of your pole and it took 8 hours to get to where we were fishing, you see nothing but water for hours and at 2am we arrived at a spot I. The middle of nowhere. There was 4 or 5 other boats not far away. It was pouring and the boat would disappear into giant swells, out of about 10-15 guys only me one other and the mate’s were fishing. Everyone else was extremely sick and couldn’t stand let alone fish. I was young at the time and paid a lot of money so I was going to fish every minute possible and I did. It was a great trip until I got off the boat. Then it was my turn to be sick, after standing strong, fishing and partying with the mates. Once I got off the boat I felt like I was rocking for 3 days. It was horrible, I’ve been on many different trips since and never had that happen again. Have you guys ever fished up north anywhere? Ever been to NY? Where are you guys fishing and what do you normally fish for? I look forward to seeing what your channels all about!! Thanks again, take care, stay safe and healthy!!
My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. ruclips.net/user/postUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!
I have a 1,5 four stroke, same shaft, 2 blade smaller engine and have used it for 2 years now only in seawater. All shiny bits are rusty but it works sweet on my sailing skiff and uses next to no gas! Make sure you use clean gas, it is a pain to clean carbs!
For the benefit of watchers on the other side of the world, eBay Australia has very similar motors selling around the $550-570AU range. Given the exchange rate of the AUD (three fifths of bugger all) that's pretty much in the same price bracket. I don't think I'll be getting rid of the Mercury 3.3 as my small motor any time soon.
I'm actually looking at their 4-stroke 7HP to put on my 10' jon boat. Like you, I live in Florida as well. (Avon Park) - I'll be using it on the rivers around here, especially come deer hunting season to get a little further into some of my hunting spots.
Just get a second hand merc/yamaha.. about as expensive but work a lot better.. longer.. i got a malta 3.5 for 100 bucks.. like 10 years ago.. still works every year.. (its like 30 years old)... cant see no chinese crap engine going 30 years and onwards.
I bought a little Jon boat 3 years ago and the guy had nearly this exact motor on it. It is the most reliable motor I’ve ever had. Maybe I just got a lucky one but I still use it as a kicker on my walleye boat. The only issue it’s ever had is the pin that connects the propeller gear broke one time.
Good to see you back in the game bud!I was kinda getting worried not seeing any new videos.That boat looks nice how it came out.I bet it will be a nice for duck hunting too!
re: your 2 methods of cooling.... I say your engine is air cooled, and the water cooling is for your impeller pump (it may also send water to the block, but may just be for the lower unit.) The rubber impeller blades will melt if not cooled. I love your channel. I watch all your videos.
Motor is air cooled, and the "leg" aka lower unit is water cooled. They had made motors like that for a long time, sears made several of them over the years with Tecumseh Motors
Not a terrible idea. One could probably get a used but decked out john boat with everything already there for less than even a “cheap” non-pedal-drive kayak.
Same here, I am watching with my daughter telling me how great it is! I got to stop showing her RUclips channels! I’ve already got a half built mini jet boat in my garage. Honestly that one is from me watching too much RUclips.
I fabbed up a B&S 3hp Quantum 4 stroke to a Gnat mid and lower unit with idle and fast speed and choke control. Added extra muffler. Makes a fine add on trolling motor for a 20 plus foot Vee hull. No pee needed!
Good Vid ! I would put a bucket or wash tub over the motor if it rains, you DO NOT want water going in the exhausts (I know you were experimenting), it could mess up your motor, but cool it started first pull right after the 2 storms ! $300 is a lot of money to me so it is cool there are people like you that can take the gamble and show us before we go out and purchase something like this. The prop thing was weird but it worked lol The metal prop probably wont be as fast, looked smaller and less pitch
Don't worry about the plastic propeller, it'll self-clearance itself. When I was 16 and lived in Brandon, Florida I bought a 14' fiberglass flats boat and it had a 7.5 HP Chrysler long shaft sailboat engine on it that ran decently. I would take it out of the Tampa Shrimp Docks (the old Seabreeze Restaurant), Bullfrog Creek, and the TECO station, and my friends and I would just fish all the time. I got the boat and trailer for $1,500 and it was worth every penny. I would put the ears on it and flush it out after every run. I haven't had a boat since because I live near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and although I would love to have a Jonboat for running around the rivers with my boys and wife, it's easier said than done. If that Chongchee (no racism or ethnic BS intended, it's a play on the brand name of the engine) engine ran decently and was reliable it would be just fine for a small 12' jonboat. Don't expect to go fast, but it'll do just fine for a little river boat with light current.
Thanks for your checks. Now I have it! I have sent back a motor with unknown prop blocking. I didn't have it unused. But in the water near the shore the motor got a stroke after nearly 4 hours use in all, engine running but propeller off. This could be the explanation! Later it was moving again but I don't trust the engine or the drive shaft or deflection.
Every one needs some kind of backup engine. Looks good for most small to mid size boats. I lean towards 2 stroke because my main engine is 2 stroke. Just have a gallon or 2 of regular
My fishing partner has a 1954 big twin 25 horse power evinrude. And I swear it's as big as 45 horse engines of today. And we've never clocked it exactly. But totally stock with two men in a 15' John boat it rides right beside 40 horse engines with tha same boat. But today's engine are crazy the power they put out.
So enjoyed this vid.. especially when y'all got on the snapper..i do have dumb question though ? Is that bolt above the prop used for something or was it placed there for mabye a safety while shipping block and is to be removed? Probably not because it probably has a purpose ..just curious
Dayum! Honestly, I think if my 20ft boat motor left me stranded I could hold this in the water by hand rather than paddle my way to safety. But, the shaft looks too short, even for my small aluminum.
Great video. Looks like a good little motor to play around with. Does it have a 12 volt DC output to charge a trolling motor battery or running lights?
soo glad i came across this video. i have been thinking about buying a used 12-14' flat bottom boat and getting a small engine just for river fishing locally. i have batteries just sitting on the shelf to use for trolling motors too.
You don't want to use marine engine oil in an air cooled engine. Air cooled engines run much hotter thus marine oil won't be viscous enough at those higher temps. Better to get normal lawnmower oil.
That may work for my 14 ft John boat for the River here in Tennessee! Thanks for sharing. I think I would have sanded the props down slightly to miss the nut above!
The exhaust needs a 90 just to keep rain out of the engine when your not using it. Hence the smoke when you fired it up. Not dissing. Thanks for putting this video out.
At 2:22 you said "it sucks water through the slits in the lower unit then it pees it out the back" well half right! The slots in the lower unit are the intake but the pee hole is merely an indicator of water pump operation.
Look into a old self propelled garden tiller they can be modified and The cutting tines removed. And then put a trailer hitch on it makes moving boat trailers very easy.
FYI ya'll... that powdery residue on the engine is a sign oxidation is occuring and is how aluminum rusts. Same process happens to iron, copper, etc... 'cept different metals, of course, produce different colored rusts. Will be interesting to see how bad the aluminum block and other metals get on the engine after 6 -12 months "if" left out in the elements and left untreated(?) Great video, btw, here's a couple ideas for future videos...1) Run a noise/decibel check of the engine via a smartphone & dB/Decibel meter App, and 2) Try installing two engines a/k/a twin 2-strokes & let's see how well it works.
Great video thanks. Watching from new Zealand about the fishing, you guys have the hooks on wrong I think. The loop goes through from the front of the hook
Hey dude a boat trailer rope winch would be awesome at your little boat launch. Mount it to a post about a trailer length and a half past the crest of the slope (just to give you some working room) Put a clip on end. Then just crank the boat up and down. You can get a lot of 1100lb (the "double paracord" style stranded/sleeved cord) on one of those spools. Tie/snap the rope to the handle of your dolly and smooooth easy recovery. My god I miss snapper. I've not been to FL in a few years. We always tent camp and fresh snapper breaded and fried in an old wok over cheap firewood (you must have the mosquitoes and sand fleas for ambience) is the best fish youll ever eat. Love the video dude. I wouldnt mind sticking one of these on a beater jon boat just for big ponds.
Nice setup to. You can run duals now one two stroke engine.& one four stroke engine. Side by side.,or you can use one while your letting the other cool back down to.
The first outboards I'm aware of that used air cooled engines but with water cooled exhaust was the old Eska outboards which were sold under many re-branded names, including Wards, Sea King, some Sears, Ted Williams and others. These were basicially a Clinton or Tecumseh air cooled 2 stroke lawn mower engine..... Lauson also made similar setups back in the day
Have a Ted Williams motor 4.5 horsepower from the 50s and its air-cooled but it also uses an impeller to keep underneath the engine cool which prevents vapor lock, and I guess keep the lower unit cool
Here in North Carolina, we break the shrimp in half, only put half the shrimp on the hook and catch fish. They'll smell it and eat it rather it's alive or not. The tail will catch fish just as good as the head. When you hook the tail, that only has the hook in half the shrimp and they are going to eat the furthest end, it would be nice if they swallowed the shrimp whole but it's often not the case. Looks like you're feeding half shrimp to the fish.
we use an electric trolling motor on our inflatable when we are away camping but the battery is heavy & we are lucky to get 2 mph !!! I think this engine would be perfect 👍
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Nothing beats the old outboards, I have a Johnson 3hp 2 cylinder from the 1950s and it still purs like a kitten. Great show. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
3hp with a twin cylinder ! I bet than runs smoothly especially if it's a four-stroke.
@@88njtrigg88 That age will be 2-stroke. They were called Yachtwin.
Mine bumped something in the parking lot and now it snaps shafts :-(
@@artsmith103 Thanks for the heads-up.
Seems good for cost. Wondering how long it lasts....thanks for video!
You guys had me laughing the whole way! Love it! I have to admit when I first started watching I pictured a guy with an old Jon boat and an old Toyota pickup. My people. Then he panned the camera to his real boat I was like ok... this is the guy I want to be. Fantastic video! The catch, clean, and cook was a bonus! I see now why he has 121k subscribers!
A week of good weather is upon us starting tomorrow down here in South Florida! Fish onnn
I was missing your videos.
You not making as much videos anymore Why
It’s bad engrish.
Can you take me off shore sometime because I don’t have a boat to do it myself
@2 genders matters!. if you wanted an american made motor like this one where would you get it?
I’ve seen others with that same motor. They had to add grease to the lower unit they are sometimes shipped dry.
Add a 90 Degree elbow to the exhaust pipe and point it to the rear...
away from the boat and occcupants....
and the elbow is also a good way to stop rainwater going into the exhaust (and engine).
better yet bend a 180 degree pipe right into the water lol
if you want it quieter you can put a small bent pipe in the exit of the muffler to divert noise from the engine and keep water from getting in as easy 😁😁👍👍
Perfect setup for a small Jon fishing boat. Don't have to mix oil and gas plus less pollution to the lake since the exhaust isn't pumping nasties in the water. When storing motor make sure you drain the gas out of tank and run the motor to use up gas in carb, store it dry. This way it will start and
run good next time you use it. Wish we had more lakes here, I would have same rig. One thing I would do for a backup is make sure you take some oars with you just in case, LOL. Thanks for the Vids. :)
yep. to be extra cautious drain the carb bowl. I learned that the hard way.
An air cooled engine, but likely needs to be run in the water to provide extra cooling for the gear housing to keep it from overheating.
It had the intake fins on the lower unit...
Yep I thought the same - I had an old Sears Gamefisher 2-stroke that was air cooled power head with water cooled lower unit. Apparently it's a thing.
NO ! You do not have to run an air cooled motor in water. That is just silly thinking. When something says it is "AIR COOLED" that means it has not need for water. The gear housing is oiled to prevent friction not water outside the housing. When did everyone get so unsmart?
@My Dixie Wrecked🔧 You do not need to run it in water at all. Please stop spreading stupid to the masses. They have such little smarts left as it is!
@@joneich1591 Slap head! No it does not require water to cool and air cooled motor. The gear box does not get hot out of the water.
Have someone weld a 90 degree fitting on the exhaust and point it to the rear. If the 90 is threaded then you could run a length of pipe out and make the exhaust a little quieter as it will direct the sound away from you. Just a thought.
Plus it wont allow water to get in the exhaust as easy when its raining. Great idea bro!
You do realize wind blows in different directions?
Ha! I came to the comments to ask if anyone had advice on making these engines quieter, and your comment was the first one!
I keep one of these on my jetboat as a backup
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@@SOLDOZER What does that have to do with anything? having the 90 elbow moving the exhaust to the rear and away from the people in the boat would help reduce noise regardless what direction the wind is blowing, Are you just trying to come up with a reason to be a Troll? and whenever this boat is moving the wind will be blowing back. and on the rare occasion the wind is blowing stronger than the boat is going forward. Who cares
My first fishing set up was a 12 foot Jon that I hauled in my truck bed and a 2.5hp suzuki outboard that weighed 29 lbs. Could only hit about 4.5 mph but it got me on the water and I still use her some.
Mine was a 12' v-bottom with a 5hp Montgomery Ward. Hauled it to the lake strapped to the roof of an 85 Chevy citation.
Actually most of the cooling water in your Evinrude comes out the exhaust in the center of the prop. The pee hole or “tell-tale” is just so you can see that it’s pumping water.
Little motor prop has closed hub centers ..
@@stanfen Eric was referring to the large evinrude on his center console
Exhaust ports just above waterline. Water comes out there if no hub exhaust. If hub exhaust it comes out both places. The tattle tale is just a tee fitting in water line to let you know it's pumping. It does clog up, freeze when cold yet still be pumping. Just look at exhaust ports...
And yes. Air cooled should not be ran out of the water. Gear case will heat up.
Came for the engine review, stayed for the fishing.
I almost bought on of those 300 dollar motors but never got around to it. Now I know it might be worth it. Thanks for the video. Have a good one.
The lower unit is water cooled but the engine itself is air cooled.
Also, although it doesn't say, you need to remove the propeller and the cap over the drive and fill with 80w gear oil. Otherwise you'll destroy the gears and the engine will go no where after a few uses.
I think you should use it to mix drinks.
Best comment!
@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel Thanks lol.
I say chug the bottle and use it as a weed whacker
Or beat a souffle
Stick it in the shrimp bucket lol
Might be a good idea to tighten every fastener on it . we always had to do it on motorcycles and you could push them home.
That's an amazing outboard, it's definitely in my future purchases for my boys and I.
Great little engine, I have one and it’s been perfect for 4 years now.
how is it on gas?
@@tfc4713 really good. I think much better than 2 stroke. I ran it two weeks ago for 40 minutes straight round trip and it only went down maybe 1/2 inch in the little tank.
4 years thats impressive... You using it in saltwater or fresh? Thx!
@@MonstroLab I’m doing research do you have one or would you buy?
Do you know how to lay this thing down? Every time I lay mine down, it leaks oil..
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You saved millions of consumer dollars mate.Thank you!!
I love watching you buy and review these small inexpensive motors and even fishing with them! Keep up the fun and interesting content!
I like a smooth idle. Way more reliable than 2 stroke and water cooled. I just bought one. I love it.
The reason for the water impeller is to provide water through the exhaust housing to help quiet the exhaust decibels.
Honda used the same concept on there 2 h.p from the 80's.
i have this same great little engine and i can assure you there is no impeller on this model the only thing water cools is the gear housing.
There is no impeller on a air cooled engine. this is a very simple motor like a lawn mower and they do not require water to run.
@@jesusoftheapes there was old outboards that where air cooled motors that still did have a water pump to cool the exhaust as they still exited below water. Not this one though. But it was very much a thing.
@@meegstomtom Which models? If the motor has an impeller it was not used to cool exhaust. I have worked in outboard motors now for over 15 years. I own motors from the earliest outboards available from British era all the way to a fully electric 200 hp outboard on my bass boat. I have never run into a air cooled motor with an impeller pump that was not used to cool the engine block. I would love to know what brand would waste the time to try to cool exhaust and for what reason they felt the need to cool the exhaust. Water pumping to cool the expelling motor vapor seems pointless. The only reason a motor pumps water is to cool the block and I am sure the model you are speaking of did the same thing. There would be 0 reason to make a motor pump water without it cooling the block.
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I own the same motor on my boat and thank you for posting this review video I learned something new about how to use my motor.
Looks like a good little motor it will fish!!! I also liked the trailer cart going to have to pick myself up one. Thank you for the video always look forward to them!! See you in the next one! 😎
Bought a new Mariner 2HP for $300 in the 80's. That thing was perfect for smaller lakes and definitely beat row row row the boat.
Awesome vid Heiko and It would be awesome if you found the cheapest mud motor and put it on the back of your small boat so then you can take your boat into shallow areas and fish or hunt
I use one of those dollies to move my 2000 lb Tracker boat in and out of my garage. Best accessory I ever bought for my boat.
Dude, I love that there was some fishing in this video too. My heart breaks a little every time someone sets the hook and misses a fish. Feel for you man. Awesome snapper!
i agree adding the fishing made this video well worth watching all the way through!
Some older models of 2 stokes were both water and air cooled. The block is air cooled, however the lower unit is cooled with water from the impeller. Look up a Eska golden jet I believe from the 60’s
Definitely getting this for my son's new little sunbelt. He bought some 50 yr old 7.5 engine that will throw your arm out or dang near fall out the dam boat trying to crank that S.O.B lol .
You have helped me and my grandson make the decision to get one of these engines ,can't beat it for small lakes and ponds. Thanks for the heads up on this engine.
Use some copper or SS tubing and pipe that exhaust below waterline. The motor will be way quieter. Should be very simple to extend that muffler outlet down and under water.
Great engine, a lot quieter than the 2 stroke. The white stuff on the aluminum is corrosion, the same as rust. I would spray the aluminum with clear enamel paint to stop the corrosion. I would replace all the rusted washers with stainless steel. I would remove the muffler, clean off the rust and spray it with high temp paint and put a plastic plug in the muffler to keep rain out when storing it.
Use a flat file and file down all 3 blades to look even with the curve of the blade, the blades impacting on the bolt will wear out or destroy the shaft bearing and cause damage to the prop itself, keep the bigger prop, displaces more water for better speed and torque
Or grind a 1/16" of the bolt head.
I'm surprised he left it touching ! Have a nice day !
The impeller prop probably flexes a little bit when you're running and clears that Bolt
You only really need to use the choke on a cold startup. Maybe the first start of the day, but if you're starting it again within 30-60 minutes, it should start up easily without the choke.
no use the choke every time.. makes the engine last longer and revs higher
😂😂😂 It's so funny
wrong,,, 5 mins being off,, cold start
@@bathy85 Not in Arizona. It’s a hot start all the time. Lol
I love the camo and pink banana shorts combo !
You bought a 4-stroke weed -wacker with a prop on the end of the shaft. Congrats!
They work great til you get a real motor for your boat. Because of his vids I got one for temp use came ready to use. Sold for the same price when I got my 15hp
Just likes weed whacker it trims its own propeller
Technically yes!
May be a low end motor, but I'm sure it beats an oar any day of the week.
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Again., thanks for this review. Jumped straight here after the 2sk clip.. seriously thinking of getting one of these for my 7 foot inflatable which gets very little use as a sail boat tender.
Thanks for this clip and your insights.... And, thanks for the recipes!
How’s it going? Thanks for doing this review on the inexpensive little outboard!! I was actually impressed!! Not bad for the money. Seems like with a little know how and tinkering you could easily make this yourself with a good weed whacker. Definitely seems like a good way to get around a pond or lake and not have to worry about batteries. I’m sure you can go quite some time on little gas. Thanks for sharing this video! I just happened to come across your channel and like it ! I’m a fisherman from upstate NY. I mostly fresh water fish for trout . Big brown and rainbow trout at the Ashokan resavoir, one of NYC water supply resavoirs. It has an upper and lower basin divided by a set of gates that regulates the flow from one basin to the next. Early spring I’ll usually fish the Hudson River for striped bass. In my profile picture I’m holding one I caught two years ago, 42 lbs 441/2 inches long. Their only in the river for about a month and a half, they come up to spawn along with the herring. We catch the live herring using a hookless rubber minnow with a 4oz jig head and swim it in circles to attract mating herring. They will follow it right into your net. Some people cut them up and chunk fish, but then you could catch catfish or eel’s so I use a whole live herring which almost guarantees when your drag starts singing, you have a striper on the other end. It’s a much different experience reeling in a big striper from shore in a tidal river than from a boat in the river or ocean. I’ve gone on many charters for striper and blues and never caught one nearly as big as I have in the river. Your arm is burning by the time you get them in. But nothing compares to tuna fishing!! That felt like having a small vehicle on the other end of your pole and it took 8 hours to get to where we were fishing, you see nothing but water for hours and at 2am we arrived at a spot I. The middle of nowhere. There was 4 or 5 other boats not far away. It was pouring and the boat would disappear into giant swells, out of about 10-15 guys only me one other and the mate’s were fishing. Everyone else was extremely sick and couldn’t stand let alone fish. I was young at the time and paid a lot of money so I was going to fish every minute possible and I did. It was a great trip until I got off the boat. Then it was my turn to be sick, after standing strong, fishing and partying with the mates. Once I got off the boat I felt like I was rocking for 3 days. It was horrible, I’ve been on many different trips since and never had that happen again. Have you guys ever fished up north anywhere? Ever been to NY? Where are you guys fishing and what do you normally fish for? I look forward to seeing what your channels all about!! Thanks again, take care, stay safe and healthy!!
Hey if it gets you out on the water then forget the haters and enjoy it
My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. ruclips.net/user/postUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!
I have a 1,5 four stroke, same shaft, 2 blade smaller engine and have used it for 2 years now only in seawater. All shiny bits are rusty but it works sweet on my sailing skiff and uses next to no gas! Make sure you use clean gas, it is a pain to clean carbs!
I have always heard that the cavitation plate of the lower unit should be in the same plane as the bottom of the boat. For best performance.
For the benefit of watchers on the other side of the world, eBay Australia has very similar motors selling around the $550-570AU range. Given the exchange rate of the AUD (three fifths of bugger all) that's pretty much in the same price bracket.
I don't think I'll be getting rid of the Mercury 3.3 as my small motor any time soon.
I'm actually looking at their 4-stroke 7HP to put on my 10' jon boat. Like you, I live in Florida as well. (Avon Park) - I'll be using it on the rivers around here, especially come deer hunting season to get a little further into some of my hunting spots.
Just get a second hand merc/yamaha.. about as expensive but work a lot better.. longer.. i got a malta 3.5 for 100 bucks.. like 10 years ago.. still works every year.. (its like 30 years old)... cant see no chinese crap engine going 30 years and onwards.
I bought a little Jon boat 3 years ago and the guy had nearly this exact motor on it. It is the most reliable motor I’ve ever had. Maybe I just got a lucky one but I still use it as a kicker on my walleye boat. The only issue it’s ever had is the pin that connects the propeller gear broke one time.
I've never eaten walleye. They're not in coastal MS area. How would you compare it to largemouth in taste?
@@mctransportation9831 eat crappie, panfish, and cats. Why you eating largies
This is perfect for my budget bass boat build
Good to see you back in the game bud!I was kinda getting worried not seeing any new videos.That boat looks nice how it came out.I bet it will be a nice for duck hunting too!
re: your 2 methods of cooling.... I say your engine is air cooled, and the water cooling is for your impeller pump (it may also send water to the block, but may just be for the lower unit.) The rubber impeller blades will melt if not cooled.
I love your channel. I watch all your videos.
I bet people are like WHO THE HELL IS OUT THERE CUTTING MY GRASS when you go by! lol 😂
Motor is air cooled, and the "leg" aka lower unit is water cooled. They had made motors like that for a long time, sears made several of them over the years with Tecumseh Motors
now my son is trying to get me to order this, he's looking for a John boat on Craigs list right now!!
Not a terrible idea. One could probably get a used but decked out john boat with everything already there for less than even a “cheap” non-pedal-drive kayak.
Try to get a boat with title if he’s in public waters, game wardens are everywhere.
Same here, I am watching with my daughter telling me how great it is! I got to stop showing her RUclips channels! I’ve already got a half built mini jet boat in my garage. Honestly that one is from me watching too much RUclips.
Do not buy this and then get a jon boat. More like a $300 mariner 3 inflatable with a engine mount.
@@noway57 make more sense next time bro
I fabbed up a B&S 3hp Quantum 4 stroke to a Gnat mid and lower unit with idle and fast speed and choke control. Added extra muffler. Makes a fine add on trolling motor for a 20 plus foot Vee hull. No pee needed!
I've been looking for something to use on my trimaran sailboat when the wind dies. This looks promising.
Good Vid ! I would put a bucket or wash tub over the motor if it rains, you DO NOT want water going in the exhausts (I know you were experimenting), it could mess up your motor, but cool it started first pull right after the 2 storms ! $300 is a lot of money to me so it is cool there are people like you that can take the gamble and show us before we go out and purchase something like this. The prop thing was weird but it worked lol The metal prop probably wont be as fast, looked smaller and less pitch
I like mine. Its similar to this one. Make sure the lower unit has gear lubricant.
How much lower unit fluid should be in it?
That Lil thing would be perfect for these inland lakes up here in Michigan. Thanks a lot for the product video bud. Fish on man......
Don't worry about the plastic propeller, it'll self-clearance itself. When I was 16 and lived in Brandon, Florida I bought a 14' fiberglass flats boat and it had a 7.5 HP Chrysler long shaft sailboat engine on it that ran decently. I would take it out of the Tampa Shrimp Docks (the old Seabreeze Restaurant), Bullfrog Creek, and the TECO station, and my friends and I would just fish all the time. I got the boat and trailer for $1,500 and it was worth every penny. I would put the ears on it and flush it out after every run. I haven't had a boat since because I live near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and although I would love to have a Jonboat for running around the rivers with my boys and wife, it's easier said than done. If that Chongchee (no racism or ethnic BS intended, it's a play on the brand name of the engine) engine ran decently and was reliable it would be just fine for a small 12' jonboat. Don't expect to go fast, but it'll do just fine for a little river boat with light current.
LOL self clearance..
I has hoping he filed the head of that bolt down enough to clear.
Thanks for your checks. Now I have it! I have sent back a motor with unknown prop blocking. I didn't have it unused. But in the water near the shore the motor got a stroke after nearly 4 hours use in all, engine running but propeller off. This could be the explanation! Later it was moving again but I don't trust the engine or the drive shaft or deflection.
So when did Pauly Shore start making boating videos???
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Every one needs some kind of backup engine. Looks good for most small to mid size boats. I lean towards 2 stroke because my main engine is 2 stroke. Just have a gallon or 2 of regular
The engine is air cooled and the propeller shaft is water cooler.
I've been on the fence about buying this motor but after watching this video I'm about to order me one thanks a lot man..
Looks like it would be good for a square stern canoe.
The $40 bucket sitting next to the $300 engine needs to be a piece in a modern art museum about the contradictory duality of American consurmerism lol
LOLOL it was a gift! hah
Thing I'm concerned about it as if the exhaust points straight up, when it rains doesn't it fill the combustion chamber with water?
It's supposed to have a 90 degree fitting on it
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My fishing partner has a 1954 big twin 25 horse power evinrude. And I swear it's as big as 45 horse engines of today. And we've never clocked it exactly. But totally stock with two men in a 15' John boat it rides right beside 40 horse engines with tha same boat. But today's engine are crazy the power they put out.
So enjoyed this vid.. especially when y'all got on the snapper..i do have dumb question though ? Is that bolt above the prop used for something or was it placed there for mabye a safety while shipping block and is to be removed? Probably not because it probably has a purpose ..just curious
Good question, I see on a lot of other outboards that don't have any bolt in that area. Have a nice Day.
love the self-clearancing prop
Dayum! Honestly, I think if my 20ft boat motor left me stranded I could hold this in the water by hand rather than paddle my way to safety. But, the shaft looks too short, even for my small aluminum.
This is why I will buy the engine 🤔👋
When the prop spins it will expand out and clear the bolt it's beautiful down there your lucky to live where you do
Honestly I'm amazed. Seeing as to I had like $1200 in a similar powered merc. I wonder what the longevity of it is
"2 weeks" ! :)
That engine is the vertical shaft version of either the Huasheng 142f or 144f. They put out 2 and 2.1 hp respectively in stock form.
Great video. Looks like a good little motor to play around with. Does it have a 12 volt DC output to charge a trolling motor battery or running lights?
Just a guess but I'd wager no
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soo glad i came across this video. i have been thinking about buying a used 12-14' flat bottom boat and getting a small engine just for river fishing locally. i have batteries just sitting on the shelf to use for trolling motors too.
You don't want to use marine engine oil in an air cooled engine. Air cooled engines run much hotter thus marine oil won't be viscous enough at those higher temps. Better to get normal lawnmower oil.
That's a good point to remember.
That may work for my 14 ft John boat for the River here in Tennessee! Thanks for sharing. I think I would have sanded the props down slightly to miss the nut above!
You're pretty brave to test out a cheap Ebay motor with out having a set of oars or a spare motor in your boat.
He had a cell phone!
A small collapsible paddle would fit up in the bow where his lifejackets are...could be one there
if you have a small riding mower you can do what i did and put a trailer ball on it and move trailers around easily.
The exhaust needs a 90 just to keep rain out of the engine when your not using it. Hence the smoke when you fired it up. Not dissing. Thanks for putting this video out.
At 2:22 you said "it sucks water through the slits in the lower unit then it pees it out the back" well half right! The slots in the lower unit are the intake but the pee hole is merely an indicator of water pump operation.
Look into a old self propelled garden tiller they can be modified and The cutting tines removed. And then put a trailer hitch on it makes moving boat trailers very easy.
FYI ya'll... that powdery residue on the engine is a sign oxidation is occuring and is how aluminum rusts. Same process happens to iron, copper, etc... 'cept different metals, of course, produce different colored rusts. Will be interesting to see how bad the aluminum block and other metals get on the engine after 6 -12 months "if" left out in the elements and left untreated(?) Great video, btw, here's a couple ideas for future videos...1) Run a noise/decibel check of the engine via a smartphone & dB/Decibel meter App, and 2) Try installing two engines a/k/a twin 2-strokes & let's see how well it works.
Great video thanks. Watching from new Zealand about the fishing, you guys have the hooks on wrong I think. The loop goes through from the front of the hook
Hey dude a boat trailer rope winch would be awesome at your little boat launch. Mount it to a post about a trailer length and a half past the crest of the slope (just to give you some working room) Put a clip on end. Then just crank the boat up and down. You can get a lot of 1100lb (the "double paracord" style stranded/sleeved cord) on one of those spools. Tie/snap the rope to the handle of your dolly and smooooth easy recovery.
My god I miss snapper. I've not been to FL in a few years. We always tent camp and fresh snapper breaded and fried in an old wok over cheap firewood (you must have the mosquitoes and sand fleas for ambience) is the best fish youll ever eat.
Love the video dude. I wouldnt mind sticking one of these on a beater jon boat just for big ponds.
Most entertaining engine review I’ve ever seen
I would like to purchase one due to watching your video . Very expressive performance from the motor and your expertise. Thanks
I would definitely buy that motor. It serves a specific purpose. I wish I would have had it when I was 16 fishing in Florida Town in Pace Florida.
Pro Tip - Cut shrimp into 3-4 pieces until you start catching fish. Drum and Snapper like smaller pieces. Greeting from Tarpon Springs. 1.0 hook
Nice setup to. You can run duals now one two stroke engine.& one four stroke engine. Side by side.,or you can use one while your letting the other cool back down to.
The first outboards I'm aware of that used air cooled engines but with water cooled exhaust was the old Eska outboards which were sold under many re-branded names, including Wards, Sea King, some Sears, Ted Williams and others. These were basicially a Clinton or Tecumseh air cooled 2 stroke lawn mower engine..... Lauson also made similar setups back in the day
It aint my 25 HP yamaha but its moving you at quite a nice pace... like a really powerful trolling motor on the front of my bass boat
Have a Ted Williams motor 4.5 horsepower from the 50s and its air-cooled but it also uses an impeller to keep underneath the engine cool which prevents vapor lock, and I guess keep the lower unit cool
Great motor for pond and small lake fishing. My dad used a trolling and battery all the time.
I have a Wizard outboard that has an air cooled motor on it but uses a water pump to just cool the exhaust before it is exited thru the prop center!
Here in North Carolina, we break the shrimp in half, only put half the shrimp on the hook and catch fish. They'll smell it and eat it rather it's alive or not. The tail will catch fish just as good as the head. When you hook the tail, that only has the hook in half the shrimp and they are going to eat the furthest end, it would be nice if they swallowed the shrimp whole but it's often not the case. Looks like you're feeding half shrimp to the fish.
You remind me of Red Green. BTW, a set of oars is usually a good idea when you're out in a small fishing boat with a new motor.
we use an electric trolling motor on our inflatable when we are away camping but the battery is heavy & we are lucky to get 2 mph !!!
I think this engine would be perfect 👍