Evinrude Outboard

dave6330 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008

I just picked up a used Evenirude (2.3 hp / model HE2RENR) this weekend for my dingy. Does anyone have any experience with this particular model?

Iflyka200s · #2 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008

None with that motor.... I have a Yamaha 4...

I did find a good place for online parts.... (nice people) bestboatparts....

No relation to me but a good source of parts...

jgeissinger · #3 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008

That is a 1992 Evinrude 2.3. Trouble free motors. No real tune up other than new gas and a new Champion QL87YC spark plug. Was there anything specific you had a question about?

dave6330 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008

I bought it without an owner's manual. When I cranked it up (attached to my 8 foot inflatable dink) it was in gear and thrusting! Good thing I was down low or I'd have taken a dunk - not good this time of year up here. I have to believe that there's something akin to a 'neutral', but I couldn't find it. Pushes the boat REAL well once it's going, it just seems a little abrupt, starting off like that.

jgeissinger · #5 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008

I am pretty sure that your model does not have any sort of shift mechanism. It does just start in gear. That is very common for the smaller outboards. I have had a couple of these type motors ( a Johnson and a Suzuki) and they really aren't a problem if you make sure not to give it very much throttle when you start it. After it has been warmed up it should easily start first pull at a low throttle setting. Good luck.

dave6330 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008

I suppose it'll be something I'll have to get used to. I just don't want that 'steep learning curve putting me overboard.

Thanks for your great info, though.

Cheers,

Dave