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tubbed out
08-24-2009, 09:21 AM
Its time to go 4 stroke for my kicker . im thinking electric start , tiller with charge system

my boat is a 17.5 olyimpic

the 1979 6hp johnson seems to push it fine

do you think a 9.9 will be to much

any other advice would be great

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Charlie
08-24-2009, 09:48 AM
Watch your weight? You are going from somewhere around 50/lbs up to a 9.9 which will weigh aver 90/lbs? Almost twice as much hanging off the backend, you and your boat, okay there?

Sounds like you really don't need the hp? And, if I didn't need it, I wouldn't put on the extra weight.
Barnacle Bill
08-24-2009, 11:47 AM
Nice to have the larger motor to get home on if the main engine has problems, plus maybe a better charger for your batteries? Your 17 1/2 boat should be able to handle the weight. Is it a big difference in money between motors? Tight Lines,.........BB
profisher
08-24-2009, 12:29 PM
The 8hp Yami will do a great job, even power tilt if you want it. Same block as the 9.9.
Charlie
08-24-2009, 12:39 PM
quote:Originally posted by profisher

The 8hp Yami will do a great job, even power tilt if you want it. Same block as the 9.9.

X2
Island Fish Lifter
08-24-2009, 02:13 PM
x3

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Fill the dam tub!
danthewire
08-24-2009, 03:20 PM
I've had the 9.9 yamaha and the 8 yamaha.Both hi thrust.The 8 yamaha has been waaaaay better for me,its on a 185 Double Eagle.Both motors are good.PS shop off island for prices BIG diffrence.Dan
tubbed out
08-24-2009, 04:04 PM
thenks for all the replies ,,


funny the first motor I thought of was the 8 hp yammy