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yes, 4 or 5 times. On one of the occasions it was a camping trip along the magnetewan. 3 days of running it hard, too. 4 guys loaded with gear. It ran well very last trip in October, it seems to big down or not reach full throttle. But I think it was because I switched to a bad tank that day. They other tank was empty so instead of refilling it I grabbed a smaller tank that was filled (with good fresh gas too)

Yes I have. 4 times last year. see my next message. Tried to edit here.

Speaking of those seals, just received email from parts supplier (marine dealer up near Mactier) and they have them. I think I'll order a water pump/impeller kit too and change that sooner than later. should I change out anything else while I'm at it? I might as well put the parts on that order. thanks all!!

Agreed... but I finding hard to imagine that this water issue just appeared for me this winter. And nor the crack. He said he had it for some time.. anyhow too late - buyer beware.. my fault. And when you buy old, used stuff, you can't expect not to have some issues. If I could afford new or newer, I wouldn't be buying an old motor!

I hope you're right...!

So I've performed PSI tests on my motors in the past.. pretty easy.. IS this the same kind of test or are we talking about a completely different kind of test? Thanks guys...

I was thinking of adding JB WELD... used it to seal an old tin boat years ago and was very effective. Can't hurt to try, eh? So maybe some hope of salvaging it? Some honest opinions - if the motor is unsalvageable what is it worth (parts wise)? I may have to sell it and want to be honest with a potential buyer (unlike the the last guy who sold it to me..) Caveat emptor... bloody Romans!

So if that's a crack, she's kaput?! You know that doesn't look like it just happened to me. I bought it in august of 2022. Worked well the couple of times I went out.

I've read that fuel-stabilized, ethanol-free gas (i.e. Shell Premium) can last 1 to 3 years. What's been your experience? I generally use Starsan or Stabil Marine grade..

Has anyone else noticed this - a member here PM me and circled this spot. I also noted in when I inspected the area and thought it could be trouble.. could this be my problem if it's not the seals?

good question... my best laker fishing was always June.. water still coolish at the surface (60s) but they'd be down around 30'

I'm wondering if I should try to get at the seal by unscrewing these screws and pull off that lower piece (keel)?

So I took the prop off... no fishing line wrapped around it... the screws have their washers in place. I'll replace those. See pics below the video.. I see from the video that the seals are imbedded into the shaft and require to be pulled out using some of the methods in this video... I found this video - how does this method look?

So we are talking about the seal at the prop? I'm also going to check the drain screws as well... I didn't notice the washers on them when I unscrewed them. Either they are crushed onto the metal or they are missing altogether.

Thanks so much, Biteme... I will try your steps first before I take it to a mechanic.

Hey folks, Looking for a good marine mechanic in my area (within 30 min drive). I'm near Schomberg between #27 and #400 south of #9. So anything near Bolton, Nobleton or Tottenham or east/NE of me like Aurora, Bradford, Newmarket.. or anyone in King township. Thanks

Agreed... if i had at least drained it, I could at least sleep well know that the above wouldn't happen.. but it was already leaking. The guy I bought it off did not reveal this... Caveat Emptor!

Yeah it's attached to the house... and we had a mild winter... I didn't use the boat/motor too much. It ran fine. It must have been damaged before I bought it.

Jumping cliffs are a blast too...

And what will that tell me? I guess the more you have the worse... can this motor be run? Does this indicate a serious, costly problem? This is the first time I've had water in a lower unit outboard I've owned. Also, can someone recommend a reputable marine mechanic in the north-west corner of York Region? I am between Schomberg and the 400 just south of #9... so Anything from Newmarket, Bradford, Aurora (all 20 min) or even places like Bolton, King City, Tottenham or even Vaughan... all of those locations are within 30 min of me. Thanks!!

Grundy - Nice park.. fishing ok...

what is the charge to launch at Tiffin?

I didn't get around to draining the lower unit oil on my outboard in the fall.. this is the first winter I had the boat (purchased in late spring 2022). I stored it in my unheated garage. I drained it today... What can I make of this? How bad is this? thanks...

Anyone fish simcoe here, either early season or summer? I am barely 25 min from Innisfil (9 & 400 area) and I have never fished it for Lakers.

I'm cheap! LOL!