1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 90 LV 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 Service Manual, P/N 507128, Page 408Get this manual
Make sure boat transom is strong enoughIf boat plate showsUSCOAS GUARD CAPA CIT IN FOR MAT ION MAXHP MAX PERSONS MAX WEIGHT
Use only the attaching hardware sent with motor They're special won't rust or weaken
or, "I was backing up think motor may have hit the tree or something"