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rocko

Posted 2/6/2019 9:28 PM (#930224 - in reply to #930103)
Subject: Re: Has anyone used or have the 70hp Yamaha

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I put the Yamaha 70 tiller on my 18 ft Lund Alaskan 2 years ago. Prey much went through the same research you are. It's a great motor in every way. Smooth, quiet, efficient and reliable. It does,not have the same juice as a 75 but you won't need it for an Esox. Friend of mine has the same boat, but a 75 Merc 4 stroke. He can move along in the upper 30 mph range vs my lower 30's, for comparison. The price point of the 70'was significantly lower than any of the 75's, if that is a factor. It gets me up on plane, fullly loaded, with no problem. I went with the reduced weight and size and wanted a four stroke for the quiet running and fuel efficiency. Can't imagine you won't enjoy this motor.