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Location: north central wisconsin | If it runs fine, keep at it. However, fuel savings and noise are the two main reasons I am looking at going to a new outboard, not a kicker. I don't think I'd realize the benefit as much from a kicker(I have a 90 2 stroke tiller now that doesn't like to troll) as I would in going to a new efficient outboard. I don't buy that one needs a kicker simply to reduce hours on the big motor, unless the big motor is a big 2 stroke that overloads. The salt water dudes run their big fuel efficient motors all day long for years, in tougher conditions than we ever do. I 've been running my Yamaha 2 stroke(though it is only a 40 hp), for over 10 years almost every day, running and trolling and it gets along fine. Think about the cost of a kicker vs. trading in that big motor on a fuel efficient 2 stroke or a 4 stroke, and weigh the savings over the course of a few years or as long as you'll keep it. The one nice thing about a kicker is the piece of mind they give, when faced with big water and long rides home. But, if your rig runs/trolls fine with the big motor, and you don't have a problem with noise, smell, or fuel usage, stay with it.
Edited by Reef Hawg 7/3/2007 12:53 PM
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