My first boat

[St3v3np]

I Just bought my first boat. A 12 ft aluminum fishing boat i researched for about 2 weeks, found a pretty clean one only it has a gamefisher outboard motor on it. Didnt see anything about that motor while i was looking into it. ? Anyone have any experience with this engine

 

[GA_Boater]

Welcome to iBOATS,

Moved your post to a better spot in the forum.

Which Gamefisher motor came with the boat?

 

[St3v3np]

Its a 7.5 not sure of the year but im thinking early 70s

 

[hardwater fisherman]

If you can locate the model number than you can find out the year. The model number should be 217-58xxxx. Also if you find the model number you can look up parts diagrams at searspartsdirect.com. Surprisingly there is some limited parts still for sale. Does your motor have gears or is it a direct drive where the power head turns 360 degrees? Does it have the gas tank on top of the motor or a separate tank?

 

[89retta]

Welcome to the water. First boat is always exciting but before long you will be looking at something bigger lol. My first was a 10 foot dingy had an electric motor on it , now I have a 20 footer with 220 ponies. But I still miss that dingy

 

[St3v3np]

Thank you everyone for the help lets see the gas tank is remote. I think it turns 360 deg and i will look tomarrow for those # s cant wait to get it out on the water mayb next sat

 

[82rude]

WELCOME to the forumThe game fisher you have is not the best of motors to be diplomatic.If its in your budget sell the motor and get a 6 or 9 ish hp merc or evinrude.You will be much happier..

 

[St3v3np]

Ok thats not good news lol how much is it worth its not trashed looks and runs good

 

[ezmobee]

I would run the Gamefisher for now. The issue is getting parts. They aren't well supported at all unlike Johnson/Evinrude/Mercury.

 

[82rude]

Some of the aircooled motors were made by Eska.One advantage of aircooled is if your strong enough you can also use it as a weedwacker .:joyous:

 

[St3v3np]

Lol

 

[St3v3np]

Im going to use it for now a new motor isnt in the cards right now if it gives me problems the boat came with a good trolling motor that will get me around the lake til i can afford a new one

 

[St3v3np]

Id like something bigger anyways

 

[Pusher]

There's usually not a need for a gas motor if you're just fishing or sunning anyway. I love my minnkota.

 

[St3v3np]

Im going to try it so i know if theres a prob then i ll switch to trolling motor