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3:59 am
October 14, 2005
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Hi Guys,
I was wondering if some of you guys could weigh in on a question I have. I'm planning to buy an outboard motor for my boat, thinking like 9.9 HP, but am wondering about some of the specs they have that I'm not familiar with. What are some things I should look for ? I noticed the length of the shaft ( please no wise remarks ). What's the difference regarding length shaft ? What's the difference between 2 and 4 stroke ? Is any one manuf. better than others ? What about a "kicker" ? Any and all suggestions welcomed...
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TEAM BLACKBERRY
11:38 pm
May 19, 2004
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George, motor horsepower depends on the size of your boat. If you have a jon boat a 9.9 would be fine. Most jon boats require a short shaft motor. The shaft length should match the length of the transom. I don't know the exact specifics, but I think a transom under 17" is short. A 2 stroke motor requires you to mix the gas with oil. 4 Strokes take straight gas. 2 strokes have better full open power. 4 strokes are better at trolling and are quieter. A kicker motor is a second motor that you would put on a kicker plate for use on restricted lakes. If your main motor is 60HP, you might have a 9.9 kicker that you would use on the nock.
I don't have a preference for manufacturers, maybe someone else could add to this info.
Barry
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2:36 am
October 14, 2005
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Thanks Barry,
I have a 14' Deep V Sylvan. So what size shaft would I need ? It sounds like I would probably want a 4 stroke. Thanks again...
Sometimes you've got to "jiggle' it, and sometimes you've got to give it one big
"jerk"
TEAM BLACKBERRY
2:37 pm
March 19, 2004
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Measure from the top of your transom to the bottom of your keel. If it is 15" to 17" you'll need a "short shaft" outboard. If it is from 20" to 22" you'll need a "long shaft" outboard.
Chad T
4:32 pm
March 22, 2004
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Well George I posted something yesterday in reply to your question but it was either deleted or didn't post.
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DL
4:46 am
March 26, 2004
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George,
I would go with the four stroke. They are much better on gas, much quieter, run smoother, and don't have that grey oil smoke cloud following you around. But some things to be aware of: they are heavier, more expensive, don't accelerate as quickly, and require regular oil changes just like your car engine. If they break, they will cost more to fix.
Of course, if you are looking at a new engine, you won't be able to get a two stroke in the lower horsepower. They were phased out because they pollute much more than a four stroke. You can still use existing ones, but there are many places (mostly in the west) that will not allow a two-stroke at all. I would expect these types of regulations to increase in the future.
Depending on where you'll be fishing, you might want to consider something bigger than a 9.9 with a 14' deep V. One of those will not be able to get the boat on plane and will probably top out at around 10MPH, which is fine on most smaller lakes. A friend has a 14', and a 25HP will push that boat on plane near 25 MPH, which is about as fast as you want to go in a light 14' boat. Of course, budget and any horsepower limits come into play here as well.
Chris
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