Search results

Ideally I need to have 40 lbs or less, hence the 2 stroke.

Weight is an absolutely critical factor in my case, so it has to be a 2 stroke - the lighter the better. 5hp is the max I can use, 4 is probably better. Unfortunately cost is also a major factor, so I'm very limited in what I can spend. What's a "reed" in the case of a boat motor? As far as I...

Any tips on what to look for when buying and old outboard, specifically a 2 stroke?

Relocated my ECU to get it about 4 inches higher off the floor (was mounted vertically against the right side footwell). I was hoping to tuck it behind the glove box, but there just wasn't enough room. Behold the kludge: Remember, if it's stupid but it works, it's not stupid.

I love that colour. It looks like the same colour as Andrew St. Pierre White's troopy.

I love the new "boxy" Liberty KK's, the ones that are a return to the Lib's Cherokee roots. I'm seriously considering one as an eventual replacement for the CR-V when it finally kicks the bucket.

@Correus Dang, that's creepy! Glad you heeded your spidey sense tingling. It's wise to pay attention to our "sixth sense" as it were. Our brains are often aware of things our conscious minds are not.

Sounds about right. 6 of one, half dozen of the other I reckon.

The truth is, life is a terminal condition, so you have to make the most of the time you've got ;) There are calculated risks and stupid risks. The trick about adventuring is avoiding the latter in favour of the former.

Good points here, and it brings up the single most important recovery/survival tool in any of our arsenals, namely our minds. The ability to remain calm and collected, make timely and sound decisions and think outside the box is absolutely critical, and all the gear in the world is essentially...

I had a close call where my tranny case got scraped - I second the skid plate recommendation! Lol (Yes, I have one now)

I think I'll speak for a lot of guys on here when I say don't buy anything but bare necessities for the time being; you mentioned you have enough gear for a weekend away, so you might not need to buy anything at all except food. Do some trips with the gear you have, and as you go out more...

All good info, thanks guys! If there's more, keep it coming.

So, if I needed to do a 60-70km round trip on a small boat with a 4hp 2 stroke motor, I should be more than good with a 25L tank, I would guess?

Also, anyone able to give me a rough estimate formula for fuel consumption of a 2 stroke outboard pushing a small 3-4 man boat?

That's craziness. I'm starting my kids young on self reliance stuff. I took my 8 year old to BC overland rally last year and she's coming again this year. She had a blast and her favorite class was winchless vehicle recovery. I'm not having my kids not know how to change a tire. Won't stand for...

Awesome! I definitely have Minto on my bucket list. I love ghost towns.

Welcome to the CB brotherhood, my friend! :D lol

What you need is a triple jerry can holder on the other side to balance it out ;) Got yer back, bro.

They'll probably say yes and it comes with a $10k markup. Never buy anything from a stealership lol