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I need a kicker/trolling motor for my boat its a 17ft aerocraft (similar to a starcraft) aluminum boat. it weighs about 1200lbs. Im seeing a few of the mid 70s early 80s 2hp johnson motors for sale for good prices but are these an ok choice for a trolling/backup motor for a boat my size? thanks
My engines overheat light came on on the second time out and the boat is steaming a bit i shut it down so i did not kill it.Now i replaced the impeller and it does have a good amount of water pumping out of it the whole time. So im guessing its a head gasket or a thermostat are the T-stats known...
I have been looking for a aluminum boat for a while i got this off CL this week and im about to get to work. It has a few issues it will need new floor and transom and seats. but the one thing im worried about is a small hole in the hull should i get it welded or is it best to not heat the area...