Posted by alan heckmamleper on 07/30/14 - 10:00 AM
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Just an after thought to my previous post, my old motors had a combined weight of 386 LBS. and my new Yamaha F70 and Tohatsu 6 HP weigh about 320 total. I noticed a BIG improvement in the way the boat ( 1999 Alert 17 ) handles and performs. Weigth wise the Tohatsu is around 337 LBS. which is pretty close to my total weight and the Honda 90 is pretty close to my old motor combination so in my opinion you would be happier with the lighter motor. It's my experience that heavy stern weight affects the performance and handling of the 17 FT hull and the lighter the better. Just my opinion.