I have an 11 year old 6 hp Godevil that I use 4 to 6 times a year to make a 45 minute ride. Yea, it is slow when loaded down with hunting stuff. I hit stumps and logs fairly often when traveling the bayous.
The prop is worn ~ 1/4 inch. Seals probably need changing for a second time.
This past spring, I broke the motor shaft while riding in open water. Inspection showed the the motor shaft must have been cracked for a while and only about 1/3 of the metal was still holding it together.
Thanks for the information on keeping the prop "easier" to take off. In my case, taking it off every 15 to 20 hours..... is still very hard to get off. I will grease it next time.
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