$200 eBay outboard motor | Unboxing, Assembly & Taking it Fishing!

2.8hp Air Cooled Outboard Boat Motor from eBay Timestamps:
0:01 - The eBay listing of the Engine I bought
1:03 - Unboxing $200 outboard engine from eBay
6:25 - Assembling air cooled outboard engine from eBay or Amazon
9:45 - Attaching throttle cable to 2.8hp air cooled outboard engine
11:12 - Adding gearcase lube to Air Cooled Outboard engine lower unit
11:27 - Removing prop from air cooled eBay outboard motor
14:57 - Changing spark plug on air cooled outboard motor
15:26 - How to lube cylinder and pistons with oil on new outboard engine
18:20 - Mixing fuel and oil for air cooled outboard motor
20:26 - How to start a air cooled outboard motor for the first time
24:38 - First water test with 2.8hp air cooled engine on Jon Boat
27:30 - Taking air cooled engine on Jon Boat fishing on solo trip
35:45 - Fixing a broken starter pull cord on air cooled outboard motor
38:58 - Final review of Air Cooled Outboard Motor off eBay after 3 weeks
39:19 - Best way to pull start a Air Cooled Outboard Boat Engine
I can't believe this boat engine is less than $200 on eBay. I did find this air cooled outboard on engine on Amazon too but it was $20 more expensive. This was the cheapest boat engine online.
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[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I just bought a $300 motor off ebay! How does it compare to this $200 motor? Here's the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoXcdoeQpaeZp5o

[@kevbuck222]

Lmao idk why but when the cord broke and you just looked at the camera saying oh no no no no no I laughed so hard I almost cried lol not very mature of me beings I'm 38 years old but the look on your face was priceless lol love the vids keep them coming

[@yourhuckleberry3733]

Okay to me it seems stupid to check the spark plug to see if it is good, when the thing is brand new! But I guess people will do anything just to make a video! 👎👎👎👎

[@MonkeeJack]

This is painfully to watch.

[@MonkeeJack]

You graduated kindergarten

[@markedpropensity1633]

You are a humbling young man and I salute you. I fished for over 70years and find right now I would give anything to just putt putt out there in your rig and enjoy a day. No need for the high price toys of yesteryear. They produced no more fish than can be had in this little rig. Enjoy life, God bless

[@billanderson2217]

Sir, I identify 100% with your take. I'm a 75 year old Florida native who has enjoyed my best life experiences on the water with a rod or speargun. Sir, Keep on keeping on. If you can still cast, you are living the dream. I salute you. 🤙👍👏

[@noyopacific]

Thanks for the video !!! Back when I was sixteen (over 50 years ago now) I got a lightweight, air-cooled outboard called a "Cruise-N-Carry." I mounted it on an inflatable boat and fished the crap out of it. Caught lots of trout, even a few trophy-size ones. I never expected it to last as long as it did but it just kept on running.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

sounds like the best of times =)

[@kennyvelez8060]

Looks like you need to clock the motor to where the exhaust is pointing straight back and the pull cord can be pulled from inside the boat

[@acouey123]

Yeah that would probably help with the soot on the boat too. With the exhaust straight aft.

[@58dorsett]

I agree...bass ackwards!

[@jman6030]

Was thinking the same thing lol

[@joeburtnick1369]

It would be easier to start too!!

[@marcdoiron5546]

7:20 .... No stop give it a 180 !

[@bobsmythe2490]

I just bought one of these motors for my Intex Excursion 4. I just unboxed it, put it on a saw horse and fired it up. The motor is 180 degrees from the one you have videoed. It popped on the first pull and started on the second. It's about the same noise level as a weed-eater. I am very impressed with the design and quality. I can't wait until spring to have it in the water.

[@lbeliel4128]

I was fishing out of a ski boat one day. A guy comes by and says, “That’s not a fishing boat.” I said, “Today it is.” On that day, I caught the biggest Crappie I’ve ever caught. Fish don’t know or care what you’re fishing out of.

[@rogerelzenga4465]

Every hobby has those snobs man..... they think you should invest 10grand for a basic starter level kit.... otherwise you piss in their cereal....

[@voiceforthevoicelesstruth5480]

I shot biggest buck of my life in a flannel wool shirt and blue jeans!

[@DarkShooper]

we use a 85 capri for salmon and rockcod

[@Anomaly.Filmworks]

I spent $175 on a $300 crossbow and I'm nailing bullseyes standing at more than 50 yards, with pretty deep penetration too. It really gets under the skin of a guy who bought a Ravin and can't hit a bullseye at 20 yards.

[@FloridaNative59]

Get those comments all the time in my Kayak, love the looks on the faces when I hold up the stringer, lol.

[@iansrving]

It's awesome but loud. A friend of mine made his really quiet for no money extra. we found a piece of thin steel pipe, made a 180 degree bend with it, drilled a hole in the outer shaft housing and welded it to the shaft housing and muffler outlet. Then we drilled some holes below the water line so the exhaust goes underwater. Made it very quiet and you can still rotate it 360 degrees for reverse.

[@frankmills5284]

Im trying to visualize what you are talking about. It sounds like a great idea.

[@fisherboi1520]

That’s literally a Weedeater With a propeller

[@xbioman7882]

The prop accessory is an option.

[@AmazonWebService98]

lmao it might be better then some of the shit trolling motors they got nowadays

[@intotheopendoor1308]

I have the same motor on a post hole drill😂😂

[@replysoon3216]

It looks like a Chinese version of the STIHL FS-91

[@timesthree5757]

That is all jon boat motors used to be until some idiot said I'm gonna buy a 40hp. 3 to 4 hp is all you need on a flat bottom boat.

[@DrRuddyAKhani-pq5sj]

I love the way you are motivated and the pride you take in doing your thing. I bet you are more relaxed than many of us around today. Nuff love from Jamaica!!

[@Jfonsecallc]

Definitely have to turn motor where exhaust comes out of the back and you can pull from the inside without turning engine …

[@shrapnut7612]

I think the 2-stroke needs an expansion chamber, big Mikuni carb and a more radical prop... or just leave it as is.

[@joewagner5046]

I agree

[@badeadrian]

when I've seen him fixing the engine with the pull start handle on the exterior of the boat ...I said maybe he will check the picture again...and he will fix the problem ..luckily he can turn the engine 😉

[@joesmania]

Love that boat !! And that place right there on the water with your own boat ramp.. OMG!! You got all the luck! 👍😎🇺🇸

[@ioughtab]

I have to agree with Kenny, you need to remove the four bolts and reposition the motor and the prop 180 degrees to what they are as well as the tiller handle. that way you can pull the rope from inside the boat with out turning the motor around. You might check with a boat shop about how far below the hull the propeller should be, to low or to high each causes a lose of propulsion.

[@zworm2]

Exactly. Pull towards the front of the boat.

[@DM-oo6hc]

Looks like you got some good ideas and a little crap from some. You did the video telling everyone it was new to you and I think you did great. You had fun doing it and learned a lot. The people that give you crap usually are the ones that don't do anything. Just ignore them. We need more people to help each other. GOOD JOB !

[@Biffo1262]

Somehow my brain is screaming Thread Locker for those mounting Allen Bolts.

[@robertridenour803]

Preach! I was looking for this comment.

[@jamiejenkins5643]

Damn right red high strength LOL

[@joetuktyyuktuk8635]

Yup, I just posted the same thing before I saw this, they will vibrate loose and drop right into the lake.

[@CartoonWeasel]

Was thinking the same

[@hueybomb2016]

No doubt..one falls out and it might be rough getting back to shore

[@BreedLoveGuitarist]

Remount the engine so the exhaust is straight out the back. This will put your pull chord towards your throttle. This will put your tank to the side but the fill hole towards the boat for an easy fill👍

[@chrome98]

The whole time I was like - you put the pull handle/tank on the wrong side!

[@TheVeroneeLife]

How long till he realizes that its mounted backwards?

[@bertsbug]

How is it backwards?

[@landynblaisdell3240]

@@bertsbug The pole starter is facing the water you’re supposed to be able to start it in the boat

[@seansouthern1504]

It's backwards unless you want to get in the water to start it everytime

[@da0z]

All he has to do is take the throttle arm and loosen up the connection and flip it 180

[@JohnnyDangerously1776]

If he ever reads his comment!!! lol

[@yamahajapan5351]

You should use the filler screw hole to fill the foot. If you put a small tube on the bottle, you will avoid air bubbles. Fill with the engine vertical and add foot oil until it runs out the filler hole….no need to remove the shaft cover.

[@larrypatterson326]

My wife and I sat and watched this whole video and thought it was great enjoy your life

[@g3outdoors]

Brilliant idea just gonna stick a prop on my weed eater and good to go lol....Enjoyed the vid bro.

[@gord7025]

My dad has an little outboard that you can turn into an ice auger for winter ice fishing. I think it was called a Tas.

[@tunit8946]

Kits are sold to do just that.

[@danl6634]

Was a kid with one of them weed whacking his way across the lake i live on last year... it was SO irritating to listen to that for an hour that if he came back i probably would have bought him an old 9.9 Johnson off FB just so i didn't listen to weeeeeeeeeeeee all flipping day.

[@nedoscarsandfishingvideos5500]

Probably work same as this motor lol

[@karlg1535]

First thing I thought " that looks like a stihl weedwacker motor "

[@rickstrodder129]

Thanks for this. I came across it by accident... Had no idea you could pick up an outboard so cheap. Need a new one for my sail boat tender after the wife dropped my $ 4000 torqeedo overboard. Now I'm trauling eBay and Amazon and can't believe the options... Remarkable I'll keep you posted... Iffin you're interested. Thanks so much for making this clip. Awesome... love your style BTW.

[@Slenderman63323]

RIP to your $4k Torqeedo. 😢

[@rarebreed9208]

A friend of mine gave me a motor exactly like that one. He found that it made less noise and pushed his boat faster if he removed the spark plug and just repeatedly pulled on the starter rope, but his arm got tired. My wife's currently using it as a mixer.

[@Deeveeaar]

Lol

[@johnfoskey7855]

How did the clutch for the prop engage at such low RPM's?

[@keithlaub7964]

I’ve never in my life seen anyone pull a starter rope like that.

[@Dopeintel]

more than likely why it broke on him smh. the torque is supposed to come from the end of the pull

[@maxhanes1073]

Well its first and last video of his I've seen but he don't seem to qualified for anything

[@CristiNeagu]

I don't think he's ever seen anyone in his life pull a starter rope... He's not even pulling it, he's jerking it.

[@keithlaub7964]

@@CristiNeagu explains why he bought a range rover

[@cdixy302]

I've never seen someone fill the cylinder with oil..... then complain about kickback and oil spatter.

[@majorwayne9866]

I just heard Fed Ex slow to 45 MPH as they threw my package out the window, almost hitting the driveway.

[@JD-iu3vi]

I heard a noise outside. It was the FedEx driver crushing my box before he put it on the porch.

[@majorwayne9866]

I was being funny but we have literally caught Fed-Ex throw our packages out the open door while passing about 20 mph. Another time, found the stereo system I ordered for my truck in the driveway in a rain storm. They delivered in the rain & I guess they didn’t want to get wet to walk it to the front porch!

[@audi3318]

Similar motor to a hole borer I bought! Mine also spits oil.. If you remount the motor to the shaft with the exhaust facing backwards you’ll get less smoke in you face and it will be easier to start without spinning the motor around 👍

[@blueracercam20]

That engine looks really similar to the 2 stroke 30cc engines that come in 1/5th scale rc cars. They make expansion pipes that will wake that 2 stroke up.

[@xenaguy01]

7:25 Seems to me the most important thing pointing into the boat would be the pull cord handle to start the engine, not the gas tank. You don't want to have to get in the water to start the thing. 30:15 I can't believe he hasn't figured out by now that the engine is on backwards. You need to be able to start the thing from inside the boat. Also point the exhaust to the stern.

[@ChsBrian]

Congrats on maiden voyage!!! Maybe remount engine so exhaust points backwards so doesn’t spit on transom? And extra sheer pins as they’ll snap if prop hits something as they’re “sacrificial parts”.

[@rmiller2179]

that whole motor is a sacrificial unit--wait till he hits a log....

[@carloswheeldon2553]

Nice video chap!! It’s great to see a normal human being being a human being!! 👍👍 nice job! That engine is super tunable, and you could get about 7-8ph out of that one! Dilute your mixture to 40-1 and lean out a touch! Amazing difference!👍😎

[@floridachickstinyadventures]

I saw someone out in Boca had a similar set up as this lil motor on their boat but they made theirs from scratch from a predator motor! Their whole boat was made from scratch as well. It wasn’t pretty but I commend them for making it happen so they can get on the water and fish! 🎣 🛶

[@bikemike2777]

I have the 4 stroke version of that. Sounds like yours is tuned better than mine. Best 2 pieces of advice o have it turn the power head 180° so you can use the tiller handle while starting. Also when your doing the pull the clutch spring out and put them in a vice. Heat springs with a torch and stretch them out a bit so the clutch engages at a lot lower rpm. Makes it easier to troll too

[@rmiller2179]

I got the exact same CHYneez motor on my weedeater and pole-chainsaw. I wonder if I can buy just the lower unit? It looks like all I need is the transom mount, the prop shaft and the tiller. that way I can go fishing , weedeat the campground, cut fire wood with the pole saw and then convert it to go fishing! This motor is okay, I don't have a lot of hours on mine. The air cleaner housing is pretty fragile, I figger ya get what ya pay for.

[@robertgreenfeather7788]

I was thinking the same thing. I have a 63cc post hole auger. That would be good, auger, pole saw, weed whacker and outboard motor. I bet that thing would make my kayak scoot right along. I think I might die of smoke inhalation by the time I get to the spot for fishing though.

[@Jeff4559]

For the throttle cable part you’ll want to use the nut it gives you on the top side of that throttle cable, to ensure it doesn’t back out with the vibrations, though it is unlikely it would do to the nature of how the throttle cable works, but that is what that but is for if you feel it necessary

[@racerex340]

I figured you were going to give Cleetus a call and throw a LS with twin turbskies in it! LOL

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Maybe one day! lol

[@racerex340]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel Not too many 1200HP LS swapped Jon Boats out there, you could create an entirely new Florida man trend!

[@shrapnut7612]

Then throw er on the dyno and see how much power she makes, till she grenades.

[@Underpantsniper]

Cleeter: What an absolute unit!!!

[@billanderson2217]

Dude! Bro, great content, extraordinary narration and you held my attention riveted to see what the hell you would try next. KUDOS! BRAVO! Raise the bar and keep on goin' on! I signed up and will follow! Don't change anything with your delivery! 😂😅😊 Perhaps show more of your georgious wife. Let her be your fishing pro guide!!! Keep the momentum!!!

[@OverlandOne]

Nice. That little engine would work well on kayak I believe. I had a similar engine (not the lower unit) I used on a motorized bike I made about 12 years ago. That bike hit 35 mph gps and that little engine really ran well for a long time.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

wow that's a solid speed for a little engine like that! Awesome man

[@williambooze2029]

The gas tank goes in the back. That way the pull card will be facing you while your in the boat. Then you can hold the throttle bar while pull stating the engine without having to turn the engine around every time.

[@konaexpress100]

I have that exact same motor on my weedwacker/brush cutter! No joke! I love it! 😂

[@bobmagna]

Fun video. $200 + lots of courage. 5 mph is outstanding for that big boat.

[@1mrflo]

Your last two videos show how anyone with a tow vehicle could go fishing for under 5,000 easily if they put there mind to it. Awesome and thanks!

[@harvyss136]

Dude you got it made! Love those shorts!!! Isn't it great how the most simple things can make us fishing persons so happy?! Great vid and I'm subscribed!

[@wildturkey9275]

It seems to me you should take the head and lower apart then remount the head on it but rotate the head 90 degrees. That way the pull cord is aimed towards the boat and the exhaust would be aimed away from you. It would make starting easier and it wouldn't be as loud. Also you could weed whack the yard if you keep it off the boat. Lol

[@X7rocks]

We actually modify this engine in the goped community. Can be modified really well with porting, pipe and a carb.

[@jlbf0786]

Heck yeah, these 2 strokes can be hopped up pretty good.. carbs and ported almost double the power

[@X7rocks]

@@jlbf0786 still have one for my little gokart. Was limited to only 9500 rpm due to a restricted ignition. Popped on an rc ignition and see 13k now with power kicking in around 8k with gobs of torque

[@josecruz-peraza5286]

Would definitely recommend getting an electric trolling motor and getting a mount for the bow of the jon boat cause it’ll allow you to move around a spot without spooking the fish and also having to crank up the engine just to navigate tight mangroves.

[@Reflectivepeen]

yea a front mounting one with foot pedal wood be perfect. they have a 50 or 80lb minn kota at walmart for like 250 i think, no assembly required

[@AmazonWebService98]

@@Reflectivepeen minnkota has gone way down hill

[@joehozzy2616]

I've got the 4 stroke model of these motors. The clutch cone bearings seized up due to corrosion. $25 to replace the cone unit, but you may want to open this up and oil occasionally. Thanks!

[@slimsqde7397]

This guy is saying oil the clutch bearing NOT THE CLUTCH, DONT OIL THE CLUTCH, thank you

[@richardgatchell2523]

Love it. Iv always had expensive outboards honda yamaha mariner merck eveinrude EXT... and its good to see you can have a cheap weedeater engine outboard does just as good to an extent.

[@mrsuarez430]

Hear these things double as one of the best nose and beaver trimmers in the world also great at letting the fish know your arriving

[@brandoncole3267]

You took the prop off and all that when the drain was right there beside it

[@stephenconnors2111]

He doesn't seem to be the brightest..

[@prestonrussell605]

Enjoyed this video! Maiden voyage was a success, and you caught a couple of fish win-win !

[@anthonykubis5575]

I’m glad you got another engine bro.. I wasn’t getting the warm and fuzzies about that air cooled engine..

[@brendanhall9346]

Nice little boat bro this is exactly what I wanna get for myself

[@unlimitedj06]

Seems like a good kayak engine...For my native Propel 13...

[@willieslawncareservice.8436]

That's a weed wacker motor. 😜

[@tdgdbs1]

Now you just gave me some idea

[@thekanuck2778]

@@tdgdbs1 There is a company that makes a conversion kit. It's called the waterwacker.

[@dmeyer6994]

Fr

[@FJ80Coop]

Chinese Bubba took a busted weedeater and an old school shaft driven trolling motors lower shaft and mated them and that's what came out.

[@sailingblackphoenix4974]

@@thekanuck2778 I have to look into this cause I a weed trimmer sitting doing nothing and a 9ft hard bottom dingy

[@bigtuna9529]

At least you don’t have to worry about “no wake” zones.

[@ScarletKnightmare]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Eluderatnight]

Full throttle through "idle zones"

[@ScarletKnightmare]

@@Eluderatnight The saying goes: it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. My guy was wide open the whole time. I'm reckon to bet he had more fun getting lost in the weeds than we had making fun of him! Holy smokes. And here go the jalopy craft to prove us wrong 🤷

[@soundchecksoundcheck1818]

You got me looking at my spare weed eater and chainsaw saw differently.

[@walker1474]

Rovers are known to always have problems....good video 👍👍👍

[@TsunauticusIV]

It’s gonna be interesting to see how long that lasts. I’m curious to see what they have in that lower unit for gearing and lube.

[@ewmegoolies]

Probably water now. When he cracked the case he fit it wrong way around, I could see bare metal as he tightened the two screws. Not too clever

[@cedriclynch]

You can see that it has spiral bevel gears, that run more quietly than straight-cut bevel gears. Not that you would notice the difference with the rather loud exhaust.

[@mikemiller3303]

Cool I put a 4 hp on my 14 ft semi V haul only went 2 mph lol but like you learned about boat motors then went and upgraded to a Yamaha 15 hp 4stroke gets me up to about 20mph love it keep fishing my friend

[@grampskraka6976]

I’d use new hardware and some loctite for sure. Wouldn’t you want to pull start it from inside the boat? Not sure if you can flip the motor to the lower unit. Awesome video man!

[@M-OceanBoatworks]

You should get a 15-20 Hp marine motor for that thing to finish it off. That’s a sweet ride.

[@hillbillyohio513]

Take the engine back off and turn it around so you can start it and have access to the spark plug without spinning it around every time. Thats what i would do anyway

[@bash5552]

exactly, noticed that when he mounted it

[@cargotoolshop5319]

You do want the exhaust facing away from you

[@hillbillyohio513]

@@cargotoolshop5319 its on the side of the engine so it shouldnt matter either way.

[@cargotoolshop5319]

@@hillbillyohio513 all my small engines have the gas tank on the back

[@fishgrubblades1779]

You Crack me up 🤣

[@lynnshev3404]

The thing w an outboard motor is you WANT THE PULL CORD FACING THE BOAT! Good luck starting you boat w the pull cord facing to the rear!

[@blkmustang007]

Remember 2 strokes Especially the cheapo ones gain power after a few tanks of fuel...soo you should pick up an extra 1-2 mph

[@customledandfiberopticsinc2756]

so you figure top speed should be pushing...3.5 after a few tanks of fuel? lol

[@blkmustang007]

@@customledandfiberopticsinc2756 hahahaha

[@FLsheepdog1]

Always tie your mount screws together. They tend to vibrate loose and you can loose your engine. I put a long shank bike lock on mine thru the holes, also a theft deterrent. They sell Kevlar cord at most mower shops.

[@motofarmmx2430]

The boat turned out good. That engine is just a knock off stihl motor. Just a weed wacker kombi motor. I've built/worked on a lot of these including the Chinese ones. I knew that cord was going to snap lol. These things are hit and miss. Quality is def super low but some last a while some never ever work without lots of repairs. Imo in a boat in the big water I wouldn't trust it. A pond sure. BTW the break in stuff is something I never follow just run it wide to seat the rings it'll have better performance that way. One other thing, you want to run that thing wide open at all times in the water or you'll break those clutch springs. It's meant to be run full throttle.

[@Ozsmallbore]

Motofarm mx Sorry mate , as a long time Stihl dealer and 40 yr small engine tech, they have nothing in common with a Stihl engine. They actually are roughly based on a old Kawasaki brush cutter engine, but have been changed and enlarged over time.

[@lukejwillmot]

I did notice in the video there is a drain and filler hole with a alen head screw in it. You did not have to pull the prop and the gear cover off. And also when you have the prop leg down it also will be the oil level indercator so you fill till the oil starts to run out. Thats the way it is on most out board motors.

[@aromracsonethongkham4150]

Do you need a toss float, life jackets, lights, horn/ whistle, and a fire extinguisher like other boats?

[@bigdoggstatus99]

Each state is different depending on boat length. I only need to have 1PFD/passenger and at least minimal distress equipment (Orange flag day, whistle/horn at night)for under 14ft here. I recommend collapsible paddles just in case 9.9 won't start and troll motor batt goes kaput, oh yeah and proper operating lights for the night😜 of course.

[@Breubel]

Super loud Musik an quiet vocals. Nice, Love IT. Thx

[@kambo209]

That would be a pretty good back up or emergency motor when your out far.

[@timesthree5757]

Two or 3 hp is all ya need in a flat bottom boat.

[@technologyguy101]

@@timesthree5757 I beg to differ. Some people want enough power to actually move the boat

[@timesthree5757]

@@technologyguy101 my boat moves just fine. I'm not trying to win a sprint boat race and waste gas.

[@timesthree5757]

@Micheal I average 8-10 mph. how is paddling faster?

[@martywright1979]

Hey mate I made one out of a whipper snipper (weed whacker) and give the fuel mixture screws a tune and should stop the vibration good boating man👍🏼

[@flymachine]

Great video you made me laugh for real. You installed the motor backward, overfilled the lube (way overfilled) flooded the carb(way flooded), suggested that you don't need to run it in water because of cooling but the reason to run it in water is to do with engine loads not cooling, you stuck a vinyl decal on a gas tank on a 2 stroke no less and you over-revved a brand new motor and suggested that oil spatter on a 2 stroke is not normal! Oooi vei man, seems mechanics, installations and decals aren't your thing but one thing you did right in this video was to buy a pretty decent outboard for under $200, so well done. Also Range Rover issues are as normal as oil spatter on a 2s. I really love how proud of yourself you are for leaning the motor back to fix it lol

[@BoogieRaider]

I watched the video in disbelief, as a 16 year having grown up working on outboard motors this video made my realization come true. Not everyone should work or buy mechanical equipment.

[@searcher2328]

Hey good job, I have 2.5 hp cruise&carry, that I bought off a buddy of mine because he couldn't get it started, he got if off his cousin, for the same reason. I got it running , just a throttle cable issue, That was 25 years ago, I still have it and its still running, those little 2 strokes hold up,,,,you don't need a 30,000 dollar boat to catch fish,,,enjoyed the video,,,, 'FISH ON'

[@Jeffrich308]

I think this would be great on my flat back canoe...

[@toddr.4630]

😳hey,,😳,,,,,, did you see that !!!!! That was a REAL CAT,, right there on the boat 😝 great job ✌️

[@jackseaa3911]

No the Pull Cord is always toward you. if the cord slips or breaks, you fall into the boat not out..

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

The engine rotates 360 degree's. The manual showed the gas tank facing forward

[@jackseaa3911]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel Hi bud, yea this is the first, even if it does turn, it still looks unsafe a little. But that's ok, didn't think of that...So glad that every thing is starting to look up for you and you got both of your boats going.. thanks.

[@rickw6521]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel Look at the ebay ad that you have on here, it shows pull cord to the front and gas tank on the side. Also your oil fill is the hex screw on the side of the lower unit. Take the screw out, add oil that it is jus to the middle of the screw hole. And fill it like it is on the boat so you dont over fill it. Other then that i enjoy your vids. I always look forward to yours and Capt. Dan's vids.

[@joetuktyyuktuk8635]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel and you even said in your video the manual has a different engine...so...

[@shannonknapp-l1k]

I would definitely keep that handy little tool in your boat.

[@Machria23]

Well, since it’s “shark week”, with that motor I guess we can say “You won’t need a bigger boat!”

[@Rumplestiltskin777]

Brother , i am a little intrigued . I never thought about this little engine . I cannot wait to see this push that boat around

[@kstorm889]

"super good news, the Range Rover is working!" Please understand that you should be counting your blessings!

[@MikeMMartinIII]

Loose the clamp to slide the shaft and propeller up just under the bottom of the boat the shallows and landing on the beach will get the propeller if you aren't careful.👍 Hope its great first day. Even a better tomorrow. Catch the big one 😁

[@shanebeaudrot777]

I'd use some loc-tight on the 4 down facing bolts.

[@TheBlackstag1]

I got one of these in nz for 150 nz cheap but pulled me out of the shit enabled me to get to my yacht thats all that mattered it still goes hard years later great thing is you will find a weed wacker motor nearly every where you sail so can be powered with a great variety of gas motors and even a 12 volt starter motor with adapter will run the lower unit so versatile and handy

[@Anomaly.Filmworks]

I wonder if he put his shifter cable on backwards too 😂

[@geezus1201]

I love the lake house. Great video.

[@briancombs3130]

This engine would be perfect for my aluminum canoe...thx man, good vid!

[@randygreen6945]

My buddy made one of these about 15 year ago. Great idea

[@jeffreyweldon6903]

So I guess you'll stand in the water to start this engine? As mentioned earlier, the power head is mounted 180 out...Fuel tank in back and pull start tord the stern of the boat...!!!

[@magnesjberg24]

Atleast he figured out a way to make it functional, even tho it's a hassle

[@retrorewindllc9363]

I had a 98 lr discovery & places would have same issues trying to problem solve it, it just did not like aftermarket parts, the pc would never read them right & not work, so had to get oem parts everytime, spent a lot to figure that out so thought I'd share that w u lol. Awesome boat!!! Fins up brother!!!

[@jacquesjacobs6871]

All I can say is don't go too far from shore. 😂

[@richardwallinger1683]

loud very loud .. great little package.. worth the money .

[@mikehermis4940]

Complains about the cheap pull rope on literally the cheapest motor he could find 🤣🤣 but for reals love the video I just got my boat rockin this year and the Maiden voyage felt great, keep on fishin

[@JohnnyDangerously1776]

lol

[@pjj12345789]

😂

[@mackandchezz]

looks like a nice get me back to the ramp motor

[@rapiersister5032]

When that handle broke it brought me back 20 years to when I was a landscaper. We had to deal with that problem all the time. If you know how to fix it it's not that bad.

[@CM-rg1ol]

Thankyou for the information you shared. You probably know this but fyi, use non ethanol fuel always. Corn kills carbs! As for the difference in motors, 2hp vs 4 I would bet its nothing more than a restrictor plate behind the carb. You can increase that open diameter a little bigger with a drill and keep it smooth as possible. But be warned, you might do wheelies! Lol.

[@mikenoble3126]

IM CONFUSED! YOU STARTING A lawn crew or going fishing?? Looks like a weedeater.

[@daddski1]

I think the guys that worry about it not lasting in salt or brackish water do not understand it is not moving water through the engine. It can last you well if you continue keeping it clean. Good luc and looking foreward to your new engine

[@eventhisidistaken]

"You don't have to be a thousandaire to go fishing."

[@alexw.outdoors4269]

Just pay a little bit here and there 😉

[@zerofox7347]

Beautiful fishing spot!

[@bennarhomes]

Love the boat but the motor has to go! Get a 15 hp

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I think you'll like what I got for it =) There's a sneak peek at the end

[@bennarhomes]

I saw the good stuff underneath that tarp brother and you got the big boat back also!! DUDE, YOU ARE LIVING MY DREAM!! Keep all the great content coming sir!! Love your show bro!!

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Certain bodies of water have upper limit horsepower restrictions. I've seen them go as low as 5 hp near me.

[@timesthree5757]

Why on a flat bottom boat. 15hp you'll beat yourself to death. Also more expensive.

[@leebenson4874]

15 hp LOL Got the same boat and I run a 35hp. That's just about RIGHT!!!!!

[@rob24292]

Just an idea . Try taking the top end motor off and rotate it 180 so the fuel tank is at the back away from you. This will make starting easier as you pull the chord towards you instead and with the prop in the water. Rob Thomas UK. Tight lines buddy.