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No more taking an hour to get across mantua. No more pooping out by the dam at hunnington. No more wishing I could take the porta-bote to the rock pile or the light pole. Christmas came early this year-
FACTORY DIRECT 2004 5HP 4-STROKE NISSAN OUTBOARD[cool]
I am proclaiming 2004 the year of the porta-bote; no water will go un-fished! Now all I need is someone to show me how to use this baby so that I don't ruin it.
p.s. does anyone have any instructions on how to build a stand for my new baby, I have named her Bertha.
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Very nice! I'm glad you finally got a motor for the porta-bote. I do not know anyone with a nissan outboard, so you'll have to give us the skinny on how she performs. Good luck on your next trip out.
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]I've got a factory aluminum stand with wheels I'll sell you for a song and a dance. I've also owned a Nissan 25 HP outboard. It was a good motor at a bargain price BUT parts were a pain to get and it took a while to get them. Also you have to go to SLC to get it serviced. I think Marine Pro Products is the factory dealer and service center. Plus if it dies on you, not everyone will or can work on them but like I said, it was a pretty darn good motor.[/size][/font]
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I bought a hand truck from hardor freight and rigged it to accommodate my outboard.
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Your first step to making that baby last is breaking her in properly. Follow the mfg's directions to a T. Use only petrol oil for break-in and switch to 100% synthetic afterwards. Use only quality gas and keep it fresh. And keep a fresh change of plugs handy. End each outing by running it at WOT for several minutes to burn out all the gunk.
Enjoy your motor!
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[size 2]wtg porta homer, i think you will be pleased with that motor.I have a 6hp 4-stroke that i really like (merc).break it in the right way and should give you many hrs of fun.I would also recommend that you use the highest octane that you can,esp at higher allittudes.(imho)Use a quality oil also.Lots of luck let us know how it works out for you.[/size]
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