Recommended outboard for a Richline S-12

[Casey Lynn]

Well….I think you are in the right place (forum) now. You may want to look into local chapters where you are and attend a meet when you can.
Believe you are going to be hooked on this the same way a bunch of us are…..so, sit back and enjoy the ride.

[reynolds49]

I would take Dave B’s advice Mercury mark 25

or a Merc 200

15 horse will be a dog.

[Anonymous]

Reynolds, nice boat. Is it a Crestliner?

[reynolds49]

It is a Reynolds

[johnny-infl]

Timmy – this site is awesome for mechanical information !!
when changing from a long shaft to a short shaft, come here FIRST
and address all your concerns FIRST before you make a $$$$$ mistake.
Welcome aboard to here and also TinBoats.

LOL and how do I know this ??

[timmy3131]

I love seeing the pictures of Your boats! and they are an inspiration to get mine restored. Being a novice i’ll stick with the Johnnyrudes for now. For some reason we don’t see to have many vintage merc’s in our area. I did come across a 1959 18 hp evinrude I have been able to come up with the funds to buy it yet, since my boat is a 1960 or I think it is and it’s blue and white like the evinrude of that era I’d like to put one of those on it. My boat is going to need a full strip and pain because the pain is in rough shape, the paint is crackled throughout the whole boat. It’s been a project ive been wanting to work on for a few years it’s just tough working 6 days a week and having 2 teenagers involved in 3 sports. I used to race Vintage snowmobiles but after 15 years of doing that I "retired" after I lived my dream of racing at the world championship at Eagle River. So I will be on here and will become more active on tinboats looking for retor tips. I appreciate the warm welcome!!

[Casey Lynn]

Tim – The 1959 18hp would be a 50th Anniv. engine as well. Has a different raised emblem denoting the anniversary. That would be a good engine to run on it. Would also disagree about the 15hp being a dog. They run pretty close to the 18hp and would be a good choice as a first engine. Can always go up from there and from the sound of it I am thinking you will go up in horsepower.

Nice job on that boat, Reynolds49 ! What is that sticking down directly in front of the gearcase?

[dave-bernard]

speedometer

[Casey Lynn]

Hey Reynolds, you do know that is about the world’s worst location for a speedometer I hope……directly in line or anywhere within around 12" of centerline of a gearcase. Needs to be even farther from the gearcase C/L on larger faster hulls.

[reynolds49]

Pappy,
Thanks for that info! I haven’t run the lines to the pitot tube yet. I stuck it there for the ease of fastening to wood and avoid drilling holes thru transom. I will move it as far to the side as I can.

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