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tommy mc	#1  Posted on 10/31/08 - 5:58 AM
Member Posts: 30 Comments: 2 Joined: 05/29/08	i have been given a 1988 ish 7 1/2 hp johnson kicker and i would like to mount it on my 1987 17' montauk, which currently has a 115 hp on it at 306 pounds. the approx weight of this kicker is 57 pounds. any feedback on the use of this kicker on this boat... will it move it will it move it well for trolling it it too large for this boat will the boat list much
HarleyFXDL	#2  Posted on 10/31/08 - 7:02 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 917 Comments: 30 Joined: 07/24/07	A 7 1/2 would be fine. I had a Yamaha 9.9 4 stroke on my Montauk and I feel it was a little too heavy. 6-8 hp is perfect. The 9.9 can only push the hull so fast. A 6-8 would do nicely. Take a look at my PP to see my setup. Edited by HarleyFXDL on 10/31/08 - 7:02 AM
Joe Kriz	#3  Posted on 10/31/08 - 9:27 AM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	The 7.5 hp motor is identical to the 8 hp. Basically just the name was changed. Here is a 7.5 hp Evinrude (same as Johnson) mounted on a 1977 Montauk. http://users.sisqtel.net/blewis/Monta...ntauk.html You might also view this other thread and the links I posted there. http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...;pid=33373
tommy mc	#4  Posted on 10/31/08 - 11:27 AM
Member Posts: 30 Comments: 2 Joined: 05/29/08	not only the best quality feedback of what a person can look for, but quick responses at the same time. i joined this site in June and have nothing but good things to say about it. cudos to all
HarleyFXDL	#5  Posted on 10/31/08 - 1:29 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 917 Comments: 30 Joined: 07/24/07	Joe, that first link, do you know what lake that is? I wish I knew of some liakes here in NY that were that clear and nice.
Joe Kriz	#6  Posted on 10/31/08 - 1:56 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Harley, Yes, I sure do. That is McCloud Reservoir here in Upstate California. That reservoir is about 45 minutes from my home. Nice Rainbow and German Brown trout. Water runoff from Mt. Shasta drains into the Sacramento River. The William Hearst family has a home just above this reservoir on the river and can be seen by navigating upriver when the water levels are up. It is a beautiful place to boat and fish but is not a very large body of water.
HarleyFXDL	#7  Posted on 10/31/08 - 4:18 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 917 Comments: 30 Joined: 07/24/07	Sure is some beautiful water.
joninnj	#8  Posted on 10/31/08 - 7:12 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 408 Comments: 3 Joined: 06/07/07	HarleyFXDL wrote: Joe, that first link, do you know what lake that is? I wish I knew of some liakes here in NY that were that clear and nice. Harley, next season try lake George, Water is very clear and clean. Reminded me if a small lake Tahoe, also a water deep lake. In shallow spots you can see the bottom, about 25 feet down. With your new boat you can camp in the island section, lot of interesting activities there, a very cool lake... Lot of restaurants and stops on the lake too... 32 miles from end to end Only about 3 hours from NYC area. Give it a try next year. Jon Edited by joninnj on 10/31/08 - 7:21 PM Jon in NJ Many other boats and outboards in my boating history The Whaler is the one I like the best!!!
HarleyFXDL	#9  Posted on 11/01/08 - 6:49 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 917 Comments: 30 Joined: 07/24/07	Thanks Jon, I will try it. Any suggestions on where to stay or eat?