I purchased a boat and also bought a 1970 85 hp outboard evinrude motor from a different place. The motor has been working fine but when we bought it he said he usually replaces the impeller every year and had not gotten around to it yet this year. My husband and I have never owned a boat before and are just starting to learn all the fun things and decided to wait to do the impeller until we actually used the boat motor and knew it worked good and everything.

The engine is one of the most necessary parts of your boat. Without it, you are not going to go very far. Outboard motors are the most common type of propulsion used on boats today. This motor is mounted to the stern end of the boat, with an attached propeller in the water. There are many choices and considerations that you need to make when it comes to purchasing an outboard motor for your boat. The type or power of the engine you get depends on the size of your boat, the speed you want, and what the boat will be used for.