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Here are some pictures of my 1967 14 FT Starcraft Seafarer. It is rated for a 30 hp motor. It has a '67 Evinrude Fastwin 18 on it now. I want to install a new four stroke Merc 15 or 20 but am worried about the weight. The Evinrude weighs about 85 lbs while the Mercs come in at about 111 lbs. I...
I just took ownership of a 1967 Evinrude 18hp Fastwin. It has not been used for several years. I read tons of stuff here about how to do some routine maintenance prior to starting the motor e.g. check and replaced the impeller, replace gearcase oil, change plugs, check coils, etc. After doing...