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outboard engine
An outboard motor is a propulsion system for boats, consisting of a self-contained unit that includes engine, gearbox and propeller or jet drive, designed to be affixed to the outside of the transom. They are the most common motorized method of propelling small watercraft. As well as providing propulsion, outboards provide steering control, as they are designed to pivot over their mountings and thus control the direction of thrust. The skeg also acts as a rudder when the engine is not running. Unlike inboard motors, outboard motors can be easily removed for storage or repairs.
In order to eliminate the chances of hitting bottom with an outboard motor, the motor can be tilted up to an elevated position either electronically or manually. This helps when traveling through shallow waters where there may be debris that could potentially damage the motor as well as the propeller. If the electric motor required to move the pistons which raise or lower the engine is malfunctioning, every outboard motor is equipped with a manual piston release which will allow the operator to drop the motor down to its lowest setting.
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I have a nice condition Merc 9.9 hp Bigfoot up for trade. 2001, 20" shaft so im guessing thats long- Starts and runs great, was winterized, and all new oil last time it was put away but not used this past year so I'm hoping someone here needs...
Purchased 2016. Warrantee good until 2023. 7 years. This is a manual start engine. Simple setup without battery or electric tilt. We have ran it on our 17 ft Alumacraft from 2016 to 2018. In that time we have put 28 hours on it. It has been in storage since then. Had it checked out by Portland...