Yikes! Hate to see a new boater start out that way. That's what drives them away from the hobby right from the start. Hope things turn out positive for Eriel.
I'm not familiar with that boat. Aeromarine? Maybe someone experienced with that boat will chime in on prop suggestions or contact Chris at http://www.dasboata.com/
For fuel line I've been using this for years https://www.gizmomotors.com/online-store/tygon-fuel-tubing-1-4-od-x-1-8-id-sold-by-the-foot
What boat are you running?
Now you really made me feel old. Back in the late 80's to early 90's I wasn't above garbage picking an old Homelite weed whipper. Usually they just needed a good carb cleaning and the bonus was that you got about 4' of cable to salvage for drive shafts. Mount that baby in a 50" v hull with a...
I've been running 87 octane with a splash of Stabil and 10 oz per gallon Motul Grand Prix 2T in all my engines from day 1 for years. Have not had a single engine failure. This oil is specifically designed for high rpm 2 stroke engines and leaves no carbon residue.
WD 40 will attack some plastics. Just like it works good to remove tape glue residue if you put it on and let it sit for a few. Probably why they sell it in a metal can. I've got an old can that is rusty as a Dodge pick up truck on the outside but the product is still good inside.
Here's my latest build.
Glen L TNT with Mercury Mark 25 Hurricane outboard.
I figure a Hitec 645mg mounted here should be plenty for steering
A sub micro servo mounted here with duct tape will work for throttle
Motor has electric start to make it easy
Hey Gary, I've had no troubles using Loctite plastic bonding, JB Weld plasticweld or any Cyanoacrylate for plastics. I can bring some out to you this weekend if we get together to finish up that lower unit. I got the bearing today!