Thanks for the thorough review of that particular outboard motor. It was really helpful. Mark from Maryland
@becausearkansas24912 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome.
@jasonjordan91452 жыл бұрын
I've had mine for about 5 years now. It on a 16ft jon. It's not a speedy boat but it gets me to the fish. The gas tank has a seam that failed me this year. 150$ for a new tank. I might be wrong but I think it split because I'd keep the vacuum knob closed when not in use and pressure build up over time split the seam. I just leave it open now and cover with a tarp when not using.
@becausearkansas24912 жыл бұрын
Getting to the fish is what my boating is about. Glad you were able to fix the fail.
@damian122816 күн бұрын
I have an upgraded 2.5hp. I do 7mph with 2 small kids at the bow with an Amazon 3.5hp carb and metal prop. 14ft 44" wide alumacraft.
@becausearkansas249116 күн бұрын
Sounds like a sweet set up
@darioguarracino89612 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips about how to start the engine. I new zero about that, and now it looks very simple how to manage the engine. great! kind regards
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@ABetterOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Love my little 2.5 Merc, got it on a 12’ job boat and she pushes it beautifully!
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it
@johnmcneely6967 Жыл бұрын
@@becausearkansas2491 hey what do you set your trim on ? i have this same boat on a 10 ft jon
@carlitodidthat6 ай бұрын
@@johnmcneely6967 can u set the trim on the 2.5 i dont think u can i have one and cant seem to find out how
@johnmcneely69676 ай бұрын
@@carlitodidthat yourt right
@JamesJones-cx5pk2 жыл бұрын
That's incredible. I just ordered a 30 Suzuki and was worried about speed on my 16-ft V Hull. Great vid 👍
@becausearkansas24912 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I used to have a small Suzuki outboard, it ran perfectly for me, sounded like my motorcycle, very distinctive.
@omoutdoors11 ай бұрын
Nice overall review of how this motor performs.
@becausearkansas249111 ай бұрын
Thank you
@rareform67472 жыл бұрын
Out Boards Over Priced . Like your post !
@becausearkansas24912 жыл бұрын
Thanks. They are pricey indeed.
@thereissomecoolstuff5 ай бұрын
Clowns are very expensive right clown show
@AamirKhanOfficial7 ай бұрын
great video... i just picked up 2006 4stroke 2.5 Mercury today from FB Market place for $400 :) good condition
@becausearkansas24917 ай бұрын
Thanks, sounds like a good deal for sure.
@OWNC_06 ай бұрын
I bought a 2024 brand new one from bass pro shop on sale for $760 after tax I looked for used ones but they were to expensive
@becausearkansas24916 ай бұрын
That's a nice sale for sure
@WayneTheBoatGuy Жыл бұрын
I have a 2004 2.5 two stroke Mercury (made by Tohatsu) and was wondering if switching up to a 4 stroke would be much nicer. Your video answered my question - Good video!
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@74nova365 ай бұрын
Wayne! Anyways did you regret the lack of power from the 4 stroke or was the simplicity and quiet running worth the swap?
@WayneTheBoatGuy5 ай бұрын
@@74nova36 I haven't switched up to a 4 stroke... yet.
@74nova365 ай бұрын
Only issue I see with starting like that is it’s not good to hit half your throttle range on immediate start up. Harder on the nearly still dry impeller and much harder on a motor that hasn’t circulated its own oil yet. Nice set up bro
@becausearkansas24915 ай бұрын
Thanks, I have to give the throttle a lot of twist before it comes up off idle. The power band is all in the final quarter turn. I'm sure that could be adjusted, it sits that way for now though.
@74nova365 ай бұрын
@@becausearkansas2491 oh you’re saying that’s not too high of a throttle for starting? Might be fine, just seemed like starting a car and then immediately flooring it in neutral. Not ideal but maybe it just sounds louder than it’s running
@J-Justice666 Жыл бұрын
This is a great engine. I use mine on a 17 ft MacGregor Venture sailboat. Plenty of power.. I store it on a little dolly.
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@timothybrown1763 Жыл бұрын
I had one mounted on a 19ft lightning....it once saved my ass! I think it's a good motor.
@stevensexton478 ай бұрын
Running good let's go fishing😊
@becausearkansas24918 ай бұрын
Always a good idea.
@HaroldJuntunen4 ай бұрын
Neat little motor
@becausearkansas24914 ай бұрын
Thanks
@Jim-K-Baker2 ай бұрын
How long does a full tank of gas last? Would you buy this motor again?
@becausearkansas24912 ай бұрын
An hour at full throttle. Going back in time, I would probably just get an electric trolling motor to start with and be happy putting around slower. 6mph is faster than I need to go. When I take one of my boats out, I have all day. Great motor, no complaints.
@lilbbbbbbb3 ай бұрын
So just to get this straight since I bought a motor in the guy didn't give me the manual.... So your saying and showing that while its running the gas cas cap needs to be vented the whole time? I thought it was just during startup. Thanks brandon from Tennessee
@becausearkansas24913 ай бұрын
Yes, it needs to be vented the entire time while running. If it is not vented the gas will stop flowing after a while and the engine will die.
@bobsides9679 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I just bought a used Mercury 2.5 four stroke outboard but cannot seem to find out the year of it, online. I've got the model, serial #, etc. Would like to find out the info on it and find a good online store to buy the right parts for it when it comes time (spark plug, impeller, carb kit, etc). Thoughts? Thanks!
@becausearkansas24919 ай бұрын
My thought would be to call Mercury, give the serial number and ask if it's still under warranty. They should be able to tell you the date of manufacturer. Maybe a previous owner purchased a transferable extended warranty however unlikely, but you can most likely get part numbers from them so you can order parts from a local dealership. Use those oem part numbers for your online searches to buy cheaper aftermarket ones. My thoughts.
@AveragePootis Жыл бұрын
Fought for 2 days with the 3.5 horsepower Tohatsu version before i got it running. Turns out it got either overfilled at one point, or it hates being stored upright on a stand
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
When I had a 2.5 Suzuki, I stored it on a stand. The Mercury I store laying on its side.
@Bushman-j4p3 ай бұрын
Can you start (or at least pull the rope) when it's in gear?
@becausearkansas24913 ай бұрын
It is harder to pull but can be done
@scenicdriveways6708 Жыл бұрын
Nice little setup you got there. JT
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, won't be too long before it's time to get the boat wet again.
@markeaston7353 Жыл бұрын
This is a very helpful video thanks! When you say the fuel tank lasts for about an hour, is that at close to top speed or at a more moderate pace? I'm just trying to get a feel for its range.
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
That is with the throttle opened up all the way going full speed ahead.
@markeaston7353 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the quick response. That's impressive fuel consumption.
@tayassu78 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😎 Very informative
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
You are most welcome
@stanleybest8833 Жыл бұрын
Nice idle
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@clintperry7992 жыл бұрын
How much are they $ , and how much does it weigh ? Thank you .
@becausearkansas24912 жыл бұрын
About $1,000 and 40lbs.
@codyrod2 жыл бұрын
What would the top speed be for that 2.5 on a flat bottom jonboat?
@becausearkansas24912 жыл бұрын
It would depend on the length and width of the jon. The faster it has pushed my boat so far has been 6.5 mph. My boat is 14' and really wide. I would say 14 foot jon 36 inches wide maybe slightly faster because it should be lighter. If the jon is 12 foot or 10 foot long instead of 14 you would gain more speed. I would not expect more than 8 mph on a 12 foot boat though. A 14 foot by 48 inch jon would be slower than mine, if loaded the same it would be heavier. I hear the old steam driven paddle wheel boats only made 5mph. It's a small motor for leisurely rides absorbing all the scenery.
@codyrod2 жыл бұрын
@@becausearkansas2491 thanks for the info. I have a 1436 and this motor came with it. Sounds about like all I need... for now :)
@rainerneumeister52393 ай бұрын
What weight is boat and passengers. ?
@becausearkansas24913 ай бұрын
It's rated to carry either 793 or 797 pounds, passengers and equipment. I would have to check the old metal coast guard plaque on it which is still there but I the exact weight is one of those two. Up to 25 hp motor. I would say the empty weight is close to 300 pounds plus or minus a bit.
@rainerneumeister52393 ай бұрын
@@becausearkansas2491 ok. 300 lbs. Empty boat weight. I presume this motor would propel a 9 ft inflatable boat with an empty weight of 70 pounds faster ??
@becausearkansas24913 ай бұрын
@rainerneumeister5239 It should indeed. If you are one to get places in a hurry I would pick something larger like a 9.9hp. I don't mind taking all day to get where I am going and back. The 2.5 is not going to move anything real fast.
@wolfpackflt670 Жыл бұрын
The only thing the tell tale tells you is that your impeller is working it doesn't meant that you engine is being cooled.
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know
@timothybrown1763 Жыл бұрын
I use mine on a canoe, it's hard to see the tell tale stream so I check it by hand. It's usually pretty warm. That tells me cool water is being sucked in, sent to a hot place and then being shot back out. I'm assuming that means its keeping the engine cool. If you know more about it than that I'm all ears.
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
That sounds like good logic to me.
@74nova365 ай бұрын
If water is exiting the tell tale then yes; it is in fact cooling. Calm down
@chriseisele99692 жыл бұрын
Does it have a connection for external fuel tank?
@becausearkansas24912 жыл бұрын
Mine does not
@chriseisele99692 жыл бұрын
Ok what year is it 2022 ?
@samueljanes2 жыл бұрын
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@trail70brent Жыл бұрын
Is that a plastic or a metal prop?
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
Plastic on this one.
@davidjoeseph2646 Жыл бұрын
I have the same boat.
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
Nice. I hope you get to use it often
@davidjoeseph2646 Жыл бұрын
@@becausearkansas2491 my 48 johnson buccaneer I can't keep running to save my life so I am looking to get a small motor like this. Still loving it?
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@davidjoeseph2646 Жыл бұрын
@@becausearkansas2491 awesome
@hungnguyen8065 Жыл бұрын
You have for sale
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
No, I keep it to use.
@hungnguyen8065 Жыл бұрын
@@becausearkansas2491 ok ths
@Jayden-rg2xx3 ай бұрын
Slower than a wet week of Wednesday's.
@becausearkansas24913 ай бұрын
About the speed of a steam boat from the 1800s
@Jayden-rg2xx3 ай бұрын
@@becausearkansas2491 Pretty much 🤣😂 Better than rowing though i suppose 😏
@Fish-79 Жыл бұрын
i wan't to buy this old
@becausearkansas2491 Жыл бұрын
I hope you find one. I like seeing old boats and motors still in use. My boat was built in the 1950's.