Weigh the outboard. Strap the same weight to the end of your
boat. Capsize the boat. Does the weighted end point straight down
to the bottom? If so, you will have created a serious problem by
ADDING an outboard. Tom McCloud


On Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:35:52 +0100, Al D wrote:


I stumbled accross an old Evinrude Junior outboard motor today in a
local chandlers: asking price £60. They assure me it's in good working
order. It looks like it's well over 10 years old. I have the option of
taking it back if I'm not happy. Research tells me it's probably 2hp.
Does this sound like a good deal? I want it to power a 14ft open
canoe. Have never owned an outboard motor before. Can anyone give me
any tips on faults to look out for, or where I can obtain an owner's
manual or any such helpful info? The guy in the shop says "you just
put fuel in (50:1) and off you go; there's nothing much else to worry
about." He says I can lay it flat in the boot of my car when it's not
in use. Is that correct?

Thanks for any info...

Al D

On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 02:06:27 GMT, Tom McCloud
wrote:

Weigh the outboard. Strap the same weight to the end of your
boat. Capsize the boat. Does the weighted end point straight down
to the bottom? If so, you will have created a serious problem by
ADDING an outboard. Tom McCloud

Hi Tom, Thanks for the comment. It's a very good point. I'm installing
an extra bouyancy bag at the stern to counteract the weight of the
motor. Luckily the motor is surprisingly lightweight.

Al D