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    Modern Engine Thoughts

    Ok so a new 25HP will weigh more, I will double up the wood that in 1975 supported the 25 HP then
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    New to me springbok

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    Modern Engine Thoughts

    I am finally getting my 2019 boat purchase rebuilt to the point I need to think about a new engine. My original evinrude short shaft 25hp does not work at this point. I am thinking a new short shaft 25 hp Merc 4 stroke. Anyone have experience with these modern engines?
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    New to me springbok

    Back at it after two years of family stuff.
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    Question on steering hook up

    I am restoring/rebuilding my 1975 14' Springbok Sprinter which is an aluminum built 4 seater with windshield and steering wheel and remote control throttle. My question is, I had originally planned to use my 1953 Evinrude 25HP bigtwin to power it but it does not have electric start and my 60...
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    Question of HP

    To be fare I don't want to buy a rebuilt Merc 25 or I would have. I was spending my sister in laws money and thought the E Tech would be a nice easy running engine for her as a first time boat owner inheriting the craft from her father. I am no where near new to boating and engines but have...
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    Question of HP

    Really? I replaced a 1983 Merc 25 Hp this summer on a family member boat with an E Tech 30. Yes its a great smooth engine but the hole shot and quick rev of the older 25 was better. The top speed and for sure fuel economy is better with the e engine but the older 25 had more throttle response.
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    Question of HP

    Lets just say 75HP but we want the performance we had with a 2 stroke 50.
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    Question of HP

    I know HP is HP so 50 HP from 1975 is the same as 50HP today but with today's 4 strokes and heavier weights if a person was re powering a boat and wanted the same performance as a 75 Merc 50 what would we need to purchase?
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    What does this stand for?

    Swinada sorry No his boat was/is blue mine is red and sanded down always red plus his tag was NDS345 Boat is a Springbok Sprinter (1975)
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    What does this stand for?

    One of the reasons I ask is in 2010 a guy on here posted his plate for the same make and model and his stamped number was NDS345. Swiada was his name. I private wrote him but no reply yet
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    What does this stand for?

    This boat is a 1975, Canadian plate, Canadian built boat
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    What does this stand for?

    On the tag in the picture, what is the information circled in red stand for?
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    New to me springbok

    This is my 1975 springbok Sprinter. 14 ' 225 lbs rated at 25HP. I picked it up last fall and tore out the rotted seats and this week while in lock down removed the rotted transom wood and began sanding the top. I have two rough sandings of the bow removing the red house paint the previous owner...
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    Idea of speed?

    My new boat an aluminum boat 14 feet long pointed deep V front end and a flat back end. It is rated for a 25 hp. Any idea what speed range I would be in using a 53 bigtwin 25? The boats weight is 225 pounds.
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    Need help getting the year on Springbok

    Hi Guys, just purchased a new project. A springbok model 1432 rated at 25hp from tag. Any idea on what years this model was produced. The manufacturer is listed on tag as ALUMINUM GOODS. Any help would be appreciated.. Kevin
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    Seem Right??

    OK 68 Starcraft 20 foot Suncruiser 160 hp Mercruiser I/O. Tach seems correct , GPS confirms speed but does a few miles per hour over the tach reading seem right e.g 1500 rpm is 16 mph and the old girl is singing at 25/2600 doing 30MPH. Not over reving just buzzing and smooth. Admitted i have no...
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    Choices ?

    Hello all, This summer i will be splashing my 8' Tiny Titan Hydro for the first time and using a rebuilt 1953 Bigtwin 25 hp. The engine came with the 3 blade prop but im wondering what other props are available for this engine?. Im thinking perhaps a two blade but am unsure what years share...
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    New to me 9.8

    New to me a Merc 9.8, serial number 7056551. I can not see that number any place on the net but I know its a Canada build, i figure between 1982-85. Anyone know for sure what year it is? I need the a reverse cam lock # 65216 I think but it shows as discontinued.
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    Transducer questions

    I am not happy with my in hull transducer readings and for next season i will mount two off the back off the transom. I am using and eagle and a humminbird. the transducer for the Eagle will be a Broadview for fishing and a regular for the Hummer. How close can i safely mount these two...
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