Outboard Boat Motors, 2 Stroke 18HP Outboard Motor Boat Motor, 246CC Heavy Duty Fishing Boat Engine Marine Engine with CDI Ignition System Water Cooling System, 40CM/16inch Short Shaft

Skeptical about buying one of these, I can say it was worth the risk. This motor hasn't been broken in yet and us already proving to be pretty reliable.

I bought this during duck season, so I used it very little last year. I have used it about every other weekend for the last 4 months. I will have to say that with 2 guys (both around 225lbs + gear+ boat (14' flat bottom) it moved us right along. I can run several hours (6 plus) on one 3-gallon tank. I did have to turn down the low idle as it would go about 2mph just idling, now runs around 1.1-1.2 mph. Also, the top part of the hood cracked maybe 4th time out. so i ended up doing a patch over this crack. Everything works well. Sound is a little bit loud but no foam in the engine bay to dampen it. *Highly recommend to not leave it laying on its side when it rains outside as the carb can absorb water due to the direction it fits in the compartment*

Works great

Day 1 started up ran machine at 20% throttle for run in , ran great. A few days later started engine up, ran for minute and stalled. Now when I try to start it, it runs for 15 seconds and stalls. Tried with choke in all 3 positions and tried giving some throttle but stalls out. I missed the return window by a week. And the seller is not doing anything to help. So now I’m stuck with a worthless piece a metal return cut off was April 29.. today is the May 15.. the fact there seems to be no type of factory warranty on an engine is BS….

Awesome little motor. It handles a 1232 jon boat fantastically. Top speed with this motor was in the low 20s mph on a calm day. Would highly recommend this motor as a budget-friendly option to get out on the water.

This little motor has been exactly what I was looking for. I didn't want a big fast motor. I just wanted something to get me away from the shore and allow me to fish all sides of the rivers and lakes near where I live. This motor has been very reliable. I did find that once I set the starting gas position higher than is recommended, as a motor starting position, it starts on the first pull almost every time. This motor pushes my 14' Alumacraft boat at about 7-8 mph. I did keep topping the gas off, but honestly this thing runs on thimbles of gas. I have hit my 10 hour break-in period and am almost positive the entire 10 hours would have only used one tank of gas. I am probably exaggerating, but it is very efficient on gas. Now, having said that, once you run around at 7-8 mph, there is a natural desire to want to go faster. I can see myself buying the 12 or 18 HP versions in the future. But, keep in mind, the 12 and 18 HP versions are 2-stroke and not 4-stroke like the 6.5HP, so you will have to mix your gas for those. The 6.5 HP takes Gear Oil and Motor Oil (in different compartments of course). 4 Stroke Marine oil 10W-30 or 25W-40. The Gear oil is Marine Gear Lube SAE-90. Hope this helps

Runs well, but not even close to advertised hp. My 9.9 will do circles around this motor. 14ft jon boat.

It took about two tanks of gas before the motor really broke in and then it had more horsepower