"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Tue, 6 Nov 2007 16:08:14 -0400, "Don White"
wrote:

I have a 25 hp on a 14' 6" aluminum boat now and found the licensing
procedure to be free and relatively painless.

No kidding - do tell.

A nice looking boat I assume?

Absolutely gorgeous!
I finally drained the old gear oil and replaced it this afternoon.
I tried to use my Evinrude/Johnson grease gun on the 3 nipples but the
grease didn't seem to come out. I took the gun inside to fiddle with it and
think I just have to make sure the 'plunger' is in as far as possible before
pumping away. I'll try again.
The battery is out and in the shed. I may do a load test on it in the
spring to see if it can hold a charge for any length of time.
Looked into the six cells and the fluid level is topped up
(I'll top up with the trickle charger on a monthly basis over the off
season)
There was 3 or 4 inches of water in the plastic 'battery box'. I'll keep
an eye on that next season.
I'll have to pick up a thin walled, deep 13/16th socket for the spark plugs.
The lower one was especially awkward with my open/box end wrench.
I also have to jack up and block the trailer frame, remove the two wheels
and spare for shed storage and build a frame for my tarps.
I'm still wishy/washy about leaving the motor on the *low* transom or to
remove it for a nice comfy spot in one of my sheds.