Posted by gypsmjim on 01/04/18 - 5:19 PM
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EJO wrote:
gypsmjim I can't believe you went through the expense of getting a kicker as the std. modern 4 stroke 60 HP on your 150 should be good enough to go slow and fuel efficient.
Mine does (although older) and I can see you do need short shaft with your set-up but it is a waste (imho).
Semantics? What is a "waste". Is it a waste of time, a waste of money?
When I drift in my favorite fishing spot I can clearly see the the mist rising from Niagara Falls. The rocky reefs are a mere stone throw away. In olden times I had oars. My Montauk is paddleable, but not oarable......LOL.
I have been stranded in a boat 2 times in my life. I've never hit the bottom or even a submerged log. Once it was a brand new OB, and once a brand new I/O. Both had less than 10 hours on the meter. In both cases I got home a little late, but just fine, because I wasted the money to buy and install a kicker.
An old fishing buddy always said he didn't "go boating to save money". His Momma didn't raise no fool!