1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 409Get this manual
Make sure boat transom is strong enoughIf boat plate showsUS COAST GUARD CAPAC TY INFORMATION
MAXHP MAX PERSONS MAX WEIGHT
Use only the attaching hardware sent with motorThey're special won't rust or weaken
or, "I was backing up think motor may have hit the tree or something"