I Found the Deal of the Year on Marketplace

I’ve been searching all winter for the right outboard… and finally found it. In this video, I walk you through picking up a nearly new 2024 Mercury 20hp outboard, mounting it on my 12-foot Gregor boat, and beginning the full rigging process—including power setup and installing a fish finder without drilling holes in the transom. This is the start of turning a simple aluminum boat into a lightweight, efficient river setup—built for performance, reliability, and simplicity. ⚙️ What we cover: – Scoring a used outboard on Facebook Marketplace (what to look for) – 2024 Mercury 20hp overview (weight, performance, features) – Proper transom fitment (15” short shaft setup) – Fuel system setup (dual tanks + accessories) – Powering electronics without a traditional battery – Garmin fish finder wiring using portable power – No-drill transducer mount (carbon fiber + marine epoxy method) – Clean wiring using heat-shrink solder connectors 🧠 Why this matters: Small boat setups are often overcomplicated or poorly rigged. The goal here is: → Keep it lightweight → Keep it simple → Make it reliable in the field No unnecessary holes. No junk wiring. No dead weight. 🔧 Gear Featured: – Mercury 20hp 4-stroke outboard (2024 model) – Gregor 12’ welded aluminum boat – Garmin fish finder – EcoFlow portable power station – Marine epoxy + carbon fiber mount – Heat-shrink solder connectors ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Marketplace find (why this motor) 0:40 Mercury 20hp overview 1:40 Mounting the outboard 2:50 Controls + tiller setup 3:20 Fuel system + accessories 5:00 Powering electronics (EcoFlow setup) 6:45 No-drill transducer mount 10:45 Epoxy install + final setup 🧭 Final thoughts: Sometimes the best setups aren’t bought… they’re built—one piece at a time.