strik Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hi Just wondering if anyone knows someone/dealer who works on honda outboards in the London to Owen Sound area ? Would like to find someone i can trust.. Would like for them to go over the engine,give it a tune up and see how strong the compression is. If the eng checks out i want to look into purchasing a controll king or troll master for it. With the engine being older (mid 90`s) i would hate to put on a controller, if the eng is on its way out. So far for two years the eng has ran great just one fuel issue. Thanks Strik If you woudl like to pm thats fine as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 I have the same honda and it's FAR brom being on 'its way out'! If you were closer to the Markham area I would offer a place for you but I gather it's too far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 being mid 90's you are also limited to prop selection, if you upgraded to a 2000 or newer used you can swap in a high thrust prop and install troll master Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strik Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 GBW i might have to take you up on the offer maybe the longer drive will be worth it Surprized no one local that someone can recommend. Might have to rethink the next honda. I had a heck of a time getting a part for it last year. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Get yourself a Yamaha strik, then you won't have any more problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strik Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 LOL thanks Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayzak15 Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Evinrude is the way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strik Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Did not want to turn this into "what is best" Will save that post for a couple years lol Might need to upgrade the johnson 100 GT but until then i will keep it Just need someone i can trust for the honda for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Get yourself a Yamaha strik, then you won't have any more problems. Ya I made the switch from Honda to Yamaha Although I have had 3 Hondas a 7.5 sold it ..was 26 yrs old very reliable My 50 Honda 8 yrs nothing but reliable and wow very economical on fuel but compared to any other brand of 50 hp it was the slowest in its class .I currently have a Honda 2hp runs great. I have my Yamaha for 5 yrs now .the best outboard I have ever owned. BTW your 8HP Honda should run problem free for a long time in maintained. good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strik Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 BTW your 8HP Honda should run problem free for a long time in maintained. Thanks Mike this is what im trying to accomplish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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