disclaimer - I'm new to outboards.
I just picked up a Mercury 60 1968 6hp. I cleaned out the lower unit, replace the impeller, replaced the spark plugs, rebuilt the carburetor & fuel pump, and replaced the fuel hoses.
I can get it running now, and finally took it out on the water. I have it on a 10ft inflatable zodiac type boat that weight about 50lbs.
I expected 6 horses would make my little raft fly. It was disappointing though. With 2 adults (~300lbs) we maxed out just over 5 miles per hour.
I got home and ordered the only 6 spline prop I could find on the internet, hoping it has a steeper pitch than the banged up one I'm using.
Any ideas what else I can do to move a little quicker?
Thanks!
I just picked up a Mercury 60 1968 6hp. I cleaned out the lower unit, replace the impeller, replaced the spark plugs, rebuilt the carburetor & fuel pump, and replaced the fuel hoses.
I can get it running now, and finally took it out on the water. I have it on a 10ft inflatable zodiac type boat that weight about 50lbs.
I expected 6 horses would make my little raft fly. It was disappointing though. With 2 adults (~300lbs) we maxed out just over 5 miles per hour.
I got home and ordered the only 6 spline prop I could find on the internet, hoping it has a steeper pitch than the banged up one I'm using.
Any ideas what else I can do to move a little quicker?
Thanks!