Posts: 2323
Location: Stevens Point, WI | Dave Anderson, reigning 2005 Professional Walleye Trail Champion runs a 175 with the Hydraulic steering system. Also, two time back to back PWT champion and all time money winner on the PWT, Ron Seelhoff has been running the new or new last year Lund 2010 Pro Guide with a 175 Optimax with the Hydraulic Steering. He's arguably THEE best walleye trolling professional on any professional walleye circuit. Won the fourth event at Mille Lacs in 2006 with this rig and a Mercury 175 Optimax and the hydraulic steering. So, to answer your question, Yamaha does NOT have the best 'period'. Both brands are well built and are nice motors.
You mentioned the VTS system. Have you ever heard of the Smart Craft system? I believe Mercury was the first to design something like this. The VTS came after the Mercury Smart Craft gauges. You can also dial down in 50 rpm increments. PLUS, this is offered on the Optimax and the Verado motors by Mercury! As for your tilt/trim question, they have this button right on the handle to my friend. Sorry to say, if anything, Yamaha is playing catch up on big tillers. But, the Yammy is still a great motor!
Oh, I forgot to mention, the Smart Craft gauges are available on all larger models in an Optimax, maybe even a 75! |
