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Location: menasha wi 54952 | Good topic. Everyone has their opinion. Here is mine.
I for one have had many problems trolling with non kicker motors. I have always had tiller model boats for my rigs and loved the double benefit of space and motor use. I am anal when it comes to taking care of things and the amount of upkeep associated with it. Because of trolling 1000s of hours at idle speeds up to 5 mph I have worn out a 98 Johnson 40, a 01 Merc 60 and a 03 Yami 90. Because of the cost and loss of money associated with the repair I now do all of my possible trolling with a 9.9 or 15 4 stroke kicker. When I need to use the big motor because the kicker just does not cut it I do but for the most part I am running the motor that can easily be recycled. I understand that todays motors are more reliable and the right one can and will do the job, but you will have a hard time convincing me not to put a kicker on my rig.
MR |
