This Honda 50 Outboard Has a Problem! 

A good pair of "diagonal " pliers are ideal for removing cotter pins...The water pump on them is easy to replace. Just a rubber impeller blade on the tailstock shaft. Good idea to replace it while you're at.

Looking forward to seeing the progression of this project .

Nice problem solving there Kyle. Looks like your good deal just got better!

Awesome video can't wait to see it in the water keep up the great videos

Hey Kyle, still check your impeller as it could still be weak and spell out water. Just had the same issues on my Mercury outboard.

Any tips on how to stiffen up the steering? I have a tiller steer Honda 50 HP and the steering is too loose on it.

Thank God for sacrificial parts! I must point out that when the new prop was fitted there looked to be a fair bit of run out. It may be worth making sure the shaft isn’t bent otherwise that’s going to vibrate like crazy

Prop hub....kinda figured. Lucky fix. That skeg sure did take an awful smack at some point. Hopefully it doesn't cause any gearcase issues. Time to buy a new yammie!

Good Kyle you probably got yourself a good motor at a very reasonable price

Well that's about about the easiest fix possible on an outboard. Hopefully there's no issues with the different pitch, but worst case scenario you have to buy a new prop, which is much cheaper than a motor job or a new motor.

If you haven't already done that check the impeller at the water intake as well. It is probably ok as you got water all the way through but otoh the water pressure from the hose might be enough for it to get all the way around. It is an easy fix if it's broken but a very frustrating fault after all the hassle of getting it in the water.

another great video! I worked at outboard dealerships as a tech and then service manager for over 30 years, Mercury, Johnson, Suzuki , Yamaha and Honda. you are missing the thrust washer that goes on before the prop. the washer that is on there needs to go on after the prop. you also should be running a lower pitch prop. my guess would be 12x9 . these motors should tach 5000- 5500 at w.o.t. any less can cause pre ignition, which is not good. i love a tiller set up!

A spun prop was the issue!! You better go buy a lottery ticket my man. That's incredible luck!

That is an awesome motor. A spun prop is not a problem

Hi Kyle, looks like you've been really lucky with that engine. Just a thought: wouldn't you like to build your own trailer? Sounds right up your fjord!

Had the opposite happen to me purchased a 9.8 long shaft for $1000 Then after 3 months it didn't want to start after 15 or 20 tries it seemed to have seized this thing is like brand new its pristine inside was told it was probably sezied and shot because it stayed on the vessel and humidity got in The mechanic I hired to come tell me how much never even showed up and seemed genuinely interested as sv serenity is an older ⛵️ so I grabbed my tool box an started in on it once I got the lid off and removed the spark plug to look inside didn't see anything started on the recoil spring assembly to removed it now the flywheel put a socket on it was solid didn't move tap a few times it broke free I thought the nut is loose but it wasn't what ever locked it up just unlocked as I was turning it as far as I can tell it was some how the starter gear jammed with the flywheel gear put it all back together an she runs like a champ now that motor a tophatsu 9.8 hp pushes a 22 ft hunter amazing well maybe alittle too good 👍 good luck with yours

Would a prop shop be able to fix the SS prop that came with the motor?

Lucked out 🙌 awesome

Looks like you got a sweet deal.

What year is that motor?

PS I own a BF-50 with power tilt

your replacement prop is wobbly i think

Yes, son.. luck is yours! What a deal! Also: if humans can have fish finders, should moose have human finders? 😉🤣

other side, never spit.

blow your nose... good video

1st look and comment great video Kyle! Love the Cat shirt!

Looks like the lower unit may have had a significant impact at some point which may have been where the prop damage came from. The weld on the skeg looks like there has been some work done and it looks like a possible crack at the 7 o'clock position in the housing behind the prop. Hopefully not a bent shaft or something else going on. Good luck with it! They say that a fitting acronym for boat is "Bust Out Another Thousand" which, as a boat owner, I can attest to!

Awesome boat and everything will work out fine is my guess. No better time than time spent with pops. I used to fish the mighty Niagara river with my dad. Just beautiful memories that I will always cherish. Good job Kyle , keep up the hard work brother . Blessings to you and yours !!

Good day olboy I hope that fixed the problem that would be perfect. I hate using muffs I prefer a barrel especially on Hondas the guy that put my impeller in my motor told me Hondas are known for not having good luck with muffs just a little tip for you. But that is going to be a great boat it's a good size you guys should have years of fun and family bonding fishing. I am one proud father Gage started playing goalie last year after Christmas and this year is his first year playing Atom or U11 he tryout as Goalie and made the provincial team they had 3 games last weekend and 3 this weekend coming up to evaluate the team if they are going to play A or AA there is 2 goalies on the team he played 1 game last weekend AA and they won 6-4 against Miramichi.

Awesome man thanks

Hi from what I can hear over the video its only running on 2 cylinders

Sick video man

Awesome Kyle!! I hope it all goes as smooth as that . I cant wait to see!! Great video as always Kyle! Take care and stay safe my friend!!