$300 eBay outboard motor | Unboxing, Assembly & Taking it Fishing! 

I think you should use it to mix drinks.

Nothing beats the old outboards, I have a Johnson 3hp 2 cylinder from the 1950s and it still purs like a kitten. Great show. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

Came for the engine review, stayed for the fishing.

You guys had me laughing the whole way! Love it! I have to admit when I first started watching I pictured a guy with an old Jon boat and an old Toyota pickup. My people. Then he panned the camera to his real boat I was like ok... this is the guy I want to be. Fantastic video! The catch, clean, and cook was a bonus! I see now why he has 121k subscribers!

A week of good weather is upon us starting tomorrow down here in South Florida! Fish onnn

Add a 90 Degree elbow to the exhaust pipe and point it to the rear... away from the boat and occcupants.... and the elbow is also a good way to stop rainwater going into the exhaust (and engine).

I’ve seen others with that same motor. They had to add grease to the lower unit they are sometimes shipped dry.

That's an amazing outboard, it's definitely in my future purchases for my boys and I.

I love watching you buy and review these small inexpensive motors and even fishing with them! Keep up the fun and interesting content!

Looks like a good little motor it will fish!!! I also liked the trailer cart going to have to pick myself up one. Thank you for the video always look forward to them!! See you in the next one! 😎

You bought a 4-stroke weed -wacker with a prop on the end of the shaft. Congrats!

if you want it quieter you can put a small bent pipe in the exit of the muffler to divert noise from the engine and keep water from getting in as easy 😁😁👍👍

Perfect setup for a small Jon fishing boat. Don't have to mix oil and gas plus less pollution to the lake since the exhaust isn't pumping nasties in the water. When storing motor make sure you drain the gas out of tank and run the motor to use up gas in carb, store it dry. This way it will start and run good next time you use it. Wish we had more lakes here, I would have same rig. One thing I would do for a backup is make sure you take some oars with you just in case, LOL. Thanks for the Vids. :)

Great little engine, I have one and it’s been perfect for 4 years now.

You have helped me and my grandson make the decision to get one of these engines ,can't beat it for small lakes and ponds. Thanks for the heads up on this engine.

My first fishing set up was a 12 foot Jon that I hauled in my truck bed and a 2.5hp suzuki outboard that weighed 29 lbs. Could only hit about 4.5 mph but it got me on the water and I still use her some.

I almost bought on of those 300 dollar motors but never got around to it. Now I know it might be worth it. Thanks for the video. Have a good one.

Awesome vid Heiko and It would be awesome if you found the cheapest mud motor and put it on the back of your small boat so then you can take your boat into shallow areas and fish or hunt

Thanks for an enjoyable review. I am seriously considering a setup like you showed.

Again., thanks for this review. Jumped straight here after the 2sk clip.. seriously thinking of getting one of these for my 7 foot inflatable which gets very little use as a sail boat tender. Thanks for this clip and your insights.... And, thanks for the recipes!

An air cooled engine, but likely needs to be run in the water to provide extra cooling for the gear housing to keep it from overheating.

Dude, I love that there was some fishing in this video too. My heart breaks a little every time someone sets the hook and misses a fish. Feel for you man. Awesome snapper!

That Lil thing would be perfect for these inland lakes up here in Michigan. Thanks a lot for the product video bud. Fish on man......

The lower unit is water cooled but the engine itself is air cooled. Also, although it doesn't say, you need to remove the propeller and the cap over the drive and fill with 80w gear oil. Otherwise you'll destroy the gears and the engine will go no where after a few uses.

Yes. This is going to be a better week!!

"I Love these items. It's simple. We need to get back to simple. The hand held Trailer, miniature engine and the aluminum Craft is all a plus. I believe all is a good marketing trend. It is easy on fuel and the items are easy to maintain." 👍

We literally JUST BOUGHT ONE, after watching THIS VIDEO! For $300 bucks (SHIPPED)? Dude, you CAN'T BEAT IT! Same "Seller"/Same Outboard! DIG IT! Thanks for the "REVIEW"! We owe ya a BUD LIGHT (or TWO)!

Might be a good idea to tighten every fastener on it . we always had to do it on motorcycles and you could push them home.

Have someone weld a 90 degree fitting on the exhaust and point it to the rear. If the 90 is threaded then you could run a length of pipe out and make the exhaust a little quieter as it will direct the sound away from you. Just a thought.

Bought a new Mariner 2HP for $300 in the 80's. That thing was perfect for smaller lakes and definitely beat row row row the boat.

This is perfect for my budget bass boat build

I love the camo and pink banana shorts combo !

You saved millions of consumer dollars mate.Thank you!!

Good to see you back in the game bud!I was kinda getting worried not seeing any new videos.That boat looks nice how it came out.I bet it will be a nice for duck hunting too!

Epic video dude. First time subscriber to your channel and I found it very interesting 😀 👍and informative. You seem to be a very cool guy 😎. Stay safe out there. Aloha from Kansas

Definitely getting this for my son's new little sunbelt. He bought some 50 yr old 7.5 engine that will throw your arm out or dang near fall out the dam boat trying to crank that S.O.B lol .

How’s it going? Thanks for doing this review on the inexpensive little outboard!! I was actually impressed!! Not bad for the money. Seems like with a little know how and tinkering you could easily make this yourself with a good weed whacker. Definitely seems like a good way to get around a pond or lake and not have to worry about batteries. I’m sure you can go quite some time on little gas. Thanks for sharing this video! I just happened to come across your channel and like it ! I’m a fisherman from upstate NY. I mostly fresh water fish for trout . Big brown and rainbow trout at the Ashokan resavoir, one of NYC water supply resavoirs. It has an upper and lower basin divided by a set of gates that regulates the flow from one basin to the next. Early spring I’ll usually fish the Hudson River for striped bass. In my profile picture I’m holding one I caught two years ago, 42 lbs 441/2 inches long. Their only in the river for about a month and a half, they come up to spawn along with the herring. We catch the live herring using a hookless rubber minnow with a 4oz jig head and swim it in circles to attract mating herring. They will follow it right into your net. Some people cut them up and chunk fish, but then you could catch catfish or eel’s so I use a whole live herring which almost guarantees when your drag starts singing, you have a striper on the other end. It’s a much different experience reeling in a big striper from shore in a tidal river than from a boat in the river or ocean. I’ve gone on many charters for striper and blues and never caught one nearly as big as I have in the river. Your arm is burning by the time you get them in. But nothing compares to tuna fishing!! That felt like having a small vehicle on the other end of your pole and it took 8 hours to get to where we were fishing, you see nothing but water for hours and at 2am we arrived at a spot I. The middle of nowhere. There was 4 or 5 other boats not far away. It was pouring and the boat would disappear into giant swells, out of about 10-15 guys only me one other and the mate’s were fishing. Everyone else was extremely sick and couldn’t stand let alone fish. I was young at the time and paid a lot of money so I was going to fish every minute possible and I did. It was a great trip until I got off the boat. Then it was my turn to be sick, after standing strong, fishing and partying with the mates. Once I got off the boat I felt like I was rocking for 3 days. It was horrible, I’ve been on many different trips since and never had that happen again. Have you guys ever fished up north anywhere? Ever been to NY? Where are you guys fishing and what do you normally fish for? I look forward to seeing what your channels all about!! Thanks again, take care, stay safe and healthy!!

My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. ru-vid.comUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!

love the self-clearancing prop

Most entertaining engine review I’ve ever seen

Use some copper or SS tubing and pipe that exhaust below waterline. The motor will be way quieter. Should be very simple to extend that muffler outlet down and under water.

Actually most of the cooling water in your Evinrude comes out the exhaust in the center of the prop. The pee hole or “tell-tale” is just so you can see that it’s pumping water.

Does sound much better. Should move my 12 foot. Thanks for the videos on these engines. 🤙🏻😁👌✌️

Nice video. I like that fishing part and interesting motor.

The reason for the water impeller is to provide water through the exhaust housing to help quiet the exhaust decibels. Honda used the same concept on there 2 h.p from the 80's.

I'm actually looking at their 4-stroke 7HP to put on my 10' jon boat. Like you, I live in Florida as well. (Avon Park) - I'll be using it on the rivers around here, especially come deer hunting season to get a little further into some of my hunting spots.

Hello from France. Cool vids man! Tight lines.

Great video man , first one I’ve seen of yours .

The impeller prop probably flexes a little bit when you're running and clears that Bolt

now my son is trying to get me to order this, he's looking for a John boat on Craigs list right now!!

I like your attitude to life! Great content even tho dont own a boat (yet). Keep up the good work! Subbed.

Hello from Jupiter, Florida. Great video. You guys are cool 😎

I bet people are like WHO THE HELL IS OUT THERE CUTTING MY GRASS when you go by! lol 😂

Use a flat file and file down all 3 blades to look even with the curve of the blade, the blades impacting on the bolt will wear out or destroy the shaft bearing and cause damage to the prop itself, keep the bigger prop, displaces more water for better speed and torque

Great video! I have a Johnson 175 Faststrike, and look forward to testing it out.

I've been on the fence about buying this motor but after watching this video I'm about to order me one thanks a lot man..

I've been looking for something to use on my trimaran sailboat when the wind dies. This looks promising.

I like mine. Its similar to this one. Make sure the lower unit has gear lubricant.

Thanks! Helped me make a decision for my little boat!

A good pony motor for backup. You're right, not bad for the price. Thanks for the videos Bro 👍✌

I bought a little Jon boat 3 years ago and the guy had nearly this exact motor on it. It is the most reliable motor I’ve ever had. Maybe I just got a lucky one but I still use it as a kicker on my walleye boat. The only issue it’s ever had is the pin that connects the propeller gear broke one time.

I have always heard that the cavitation plate of the lower unit should be in the same plane as the bottom of the boat. For best performance.

Looks like fun!

Don't worry about the plastic propeller, it'll self-clearance itself. When I was 16 and lived in Brandon, Florida I bought a 14' fiberglass flats boat and it had a 7.5 HP Chrysler long shaft sailboat engine on it that ran decently. I would take it out of the Tampa Shrimp Docks (the old Seabreeze Restaurant), Bullfrog Creek, and the TECO station, and my friends and I would just fish all the time. I got the boat and trailer for $1,500 and it was worth every penny. I would put the ears on it and flush it out after every run. I haven't had a boat since because I live near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and although I would love to have a Jonboat for running around the rivers with my boys and wife, it's easier said than done. If that Chongchee (no racism or ethnic BS intended, it's a play on the brand name of the engine) engine ran decently and was reliable it would be just fine for a small 12' jonboat. Don't expect to go fast, but it'll do just fine for a little river boat with light current.

Looks like it would be good for a square stern canoe.

Great motor for pond and small lake fishing. My dad used a trolling and battery all the time.

Very well made video brother 💪

You only really need to use the choke on a cold startup. Maybe the first start of the day, but if you're starting it again within 30-60 minutes, it should start up easily without the choke.

Dayum! Honestly, I think if my 20ft boat motor left me stranded I could hold this in the water by hand rather than paddle my way to safety. But, the shaft looks too short, even for my small aluminum.

Nice. Dude, I love those Toadfish rods.

What an awesome back yard

So enjoyed this vid.. especially when y'all got on the snapper..i do have dumb question though ? Is that bolt above the prop used for something or was it placed there for mabye a safety while shipping block and is to be removed? Probably not because it probably has a purpose ..just curious

The motor has an auto diameter adjuster for the prop.That is something new. 😂 When are we going to see that 30hp on the Jon boat?

I like a smooth idle. Way more reliable than 2 stroke and water cooled. I just bought one. I love it.

What's up mannn.. entertaining informative

heiko how deep are the mahi?? i’m planning a trip for Saturday

Great video. Looks like a good little motor to play around with. Does it have a 12 volt DC output to charge a trolling motor battery or running lights?

Entertaining and informative, thank you.

Thank's for sharing Buddy...

Thing I'm concerned about it as if the exhaust points straight up, when it rains doesn't it fill the combustion chamber with water?

So when did Pauly Shore start making boating videos???

Fishing so much fun. I’m up north in vt miss the warm lucky boys enjoy

Great video my friend I will definitely check out that $300 motor

Honestly I'm amazed. Seeing as to I had like $1200 in a similar powered merc. I wonder what the longevity of it is

You're pretty brave to test out a cheap Ebay motor with out having a set of oars or a spare motor in your boat.

soo glad i came across this video. i have been thinking about buying a used 12-14' flat bottom boat and getting a small engine just for river fishing locally. i have batteries just sitting on the shelf to use for trolling motors too.

Bout to rebuild a 19’ stratos center console, 150 Johnson,ran it today but taking on water, believe it may be coming from live well entrance , nice video 👍🏼

You don't want to use marine engine oil in an air cooled engine. Air cooled engines run much hotter thus marine oil won't be viscous enough at those higher temps. Better to get normal lawnmower oil.

Good info To the point Just found this guy this morning, by accident. Good 👍

Great video !!!! Not everyone can afford an expense one .. this is a great alternative!!!!

I like your style Brother ! Liked/Subscribed !

Thanks man. Enjoyed vid

Excellent video bro!!

Good review, I been looking at getting one to stick on my canoe for a pond that I duck hunt just for retrieving down ducks

Thanks for the video! I will purchase one for myself!

Good enough for trolling or going through mangroves like you did. I'm sure it wouldn't us much fuel. I like how quiet it is.

When the prop spins it will expand out and clear the bolt it's beautiful down there your lucky to live where you do

I have a 1,5 four stroke, same shaft, 2 blade smaller engine and have used it for 2 years now only in seawater. All shiny bits are rusty but it works sweet on my sailing skiff and uses next to no gas! Make sure you use clean gas, it is a pain to clean carbs!

re: your 2 methods of cooling.... I say your engine is air cooled, and the water cooling is for your impeller pump (it may also send water to the block, but may just be for the lower unit.) The rubber impeller blades will melt if not cooled. I love your channel. I watch all your videos.

That may work for my 14 ft John boat for the River here in Tennessee! Thanks for sharing. I think I would have sanded the props down slightly to miss the nut above!