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    1990 225 same as 1991?

    Is a 1991 225 the same as a 1990? I ordered a manual for an engine and when it arrived it says 1990... are they pretty much the same engine?
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    2 motors for sale 150 and 225

    I have two motors for sale. one is a 1983(i believe) johnson 150 that runs good but needs new seals in the lower unit. the 2nd is a 1993? 225 evinrude that will crank but needs a water pump. I was going to have the water pump replaced but the mechanic said he couldn't get the shaft loose to...
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    the deal curse strikes me again...now what size engine?

    I was picking up my v20 from the shop the other day and got to talking to the owner about a mckee 14' boat that was sitting there. Long story short, he told me it was a mutual friends boat and he only wanted $300 bucks for it... Well you know what happens after that, and now i'm looking for a...
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    Good boat cover?

    I'm looking for a good boat cover for my 20' dual console. Any suggestions?
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    battery charger?

    Anyone have a great battery charger they would suggest? Can't spend a ton, but need a good one!
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    impeller or water pump on a 1991 225?

    Where is the impeller or water pump located on a 1991 225? Anyone got a copy of a diagram? Thanks! Checked my drain tubes and no clogs so i'm going to check the impeller next.
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    oil behind engine after I run on muffs?

    I get a decent amount of oil on the ground behind the engine after I run it on the muffs. Is my mixture off or is it coming from somewhere else? I'm mixing around 50:1. Is this correct for a 1991 225 evinrude? Thanks!
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    motor started now...just a trickle of water...also rpm ?

    Got the motor to fire and it runs ok. Question is this. Im only getting a trickle of water out he back... Any thoughts? also what should my idle rpm be?
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    fixed fuse, got power, but won't fire.

    Ok, found a blown fuse, got power, starter turns etc, and it will turn over, but it won't fire. I don't get any kind of spark at all. I pump the primer bulb, and it pumps tight.. I push the starter and nothing... Come back to bulb.. it's almost empty and not tight at all. Any thoughts?
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    what did an 86 dually have in it originally?

    Because the tank in it now is plastic...im pretty sure. is that a good thing?
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    what to check to get a 225 91 rude started?

    Ok... here's the deal. Got all the old gas gone out of my tank today and loaded new gas. I turned the starer briefly before doing the gas removal to check the batteries and it was good. Even turned over once. Removed gas, go to start the engine and nothing... It still tilts and trims, still...
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    motor stand?

    Anyone know of a design for building a motor stand for a 150-225? What would one cost? Thanks.
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    epoxy coating or paint for a gil bracket?

    I saw on a sale listing on tht that you can epoxy coat a braket such as a gil bracket. Anyone know about this, or what it would entail? have a couple of surface rust spots on my gil bracket and i was wondering what the best route of repair would be. Am I better of just spraying some rustoleum...
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    how do you remove boat lettering?

    Any suggestions for removing boat lettering? Gonna change the name of the new boat.
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    seals on a lower unit?

    last time we changed the lower unit oil on my 83 150 johnson it had water in it. Was told we needed to change all the seals down there. How hard is it and can anyone offer suggestions about where to start? This will be my first but I need to learn how to do it. Thanks.
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    cleaning carbs on a 1991 225 evinrude

    How hard is it to clean the carbs on a 1991 evinrude 225? Any tips? Thanks
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    Anyone ever flip their boat for rebuild?

    I have been tossing around the idea of flipping my 81 to do some work on the bottom (remove bottom paint, fill scrapes etc..). Has anyone done this and how crazy of an idea is it? I would of course remove everything topside including windshield... Is it easier to just do the work with her on...
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    trailer long enough or do I need to move the jack foward?

    This is the trailer I picked up from skools last week and i'm super excited about it, I was just curious if it's long enough or do I need to attempt to move the jack forward some on the trailer? Thanks again!
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    best through transom scuppers?

    Anyone have good through transom scuppers?
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    what size shaft length?

    I'm keeping my eye out for a replacement motor for my 20. Am I looking for a 25" shaft? Thanks.
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