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poachedsalmon
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i'm getting a new kicker 5hp,4stroke. but have to choose between a yamaha or merc</u>. is there any reason one might be better than the other ?
Yamaha dominates the transoms of darn near every marina out there. The few Merc guys that I know are having wiring problems. I don't know if I would get sprung on the Boat Show Special at Alpine Marine that is being advertised everywhere.
happy hooker
Crew Member
Yamaha, Honda both been making 4 strokes longer than Merc. Ive had Mercs and now have Yammi's. No question its Yamaha.
Striper Sniper
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I have a couple of Yami's, love them. SS
bigredsnapper
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Take the yamaha but get a six or 8hp. If you really want the best get a Honda!!
islanderguy
Member
I run a newer Merc 9.9 and my dad runs a newer 8 hp Yammy HT.
Both are quiet, smokeless and smooth. The only difference is that the Yammy is hard to start in cold weather. The Merc starts every time.
The Merc doesn't have a f-n-r shifter because it's built right into the tiller handle.....a handy feature.
Mercs are more popular in the US and Yammy's more in Canada.
Not sure if the 5 hp has 1 cylinder or 2. Make sure to get a kicker with twin cylinders or the vibration will drive you crazy. Spend a few more $ for the 8 or 9.9.
Both are quiet, smokeless and smooth. The only difference is that the Yammy is hard to start in cold weather. The Merc starts every time.
The Merc doesn't have a f-n-r shifter because it's built right into the tiller handle.....a handy feature.
Mercs are more popular in the US and Yammy's more in Canada.
Not sure if the 5 hp has 1 cylinder or 2. Make sure to get a kicker with twin cylinders or the vibration will drive you crazy. Spend a few more $ for the 8 or 9.9.
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scoopy
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Hey guys, while we are the subject of kickers, will a 6 hp be enough to push a 16 ft campion fishing machine while trolling???[?]
bigredsnapper
Well-Known Member
Hey scoopy, my buddy Bushy runs a yamaha 6hp(non-electric start)for trolling on his 18ft campion no problem.
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scoopy
Guest
Thanx Red, Gonna go with that!!
I had one of Yamaha's first four stroke HT's on my sailboat for 8 years of fairly heavy use. Never gave me a bit of trouble. Then I had a 2stroke oil injected 30 horse tiller on an open aluminum boat I used several times a week, sometimes daily for 5 years. Sold it for a grand less than I paid for it new. Never had a problem. When I got my previous fishing boat, it needed a kicker and due to circumstances (boat was being repaired at a Merc. dealer) I got a 9.9 Merc. I've regretted it ever since. It's cantankerous, hard to start, runs rough, has had numerous warranty issues. I wish I'd sold it with my previous boat. It may be for sale soon... I love the look of the new 9.9 HTs w/ the power tilt. I think they look better too!
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El Pescador
Guest
Definitely Yamaha. I have had a 9.9 high-thrust since 1999 and never had a problem.
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Brisco
Guest
Yamaha T-8. It hurt paying for it but I don't regret getting the tilt option.
Whole in the Water
Well-Known Member
Yamaha all the way, over a Merc. If you got the $ go for a high thrust 8hp - you'll be glad you did.
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dragonballs
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yamaha t 8 pushes my 22ft weldcraft just fine. if you have an extra 3000.00 burning a hole in your pocket, pair it up with a TR-1 autopilot you will love fishing without having to steer the boat.[8D]
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poachedsalmon
Guest
good thanks to all, i will get a yamaha
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El Pescador
Guest
Welcome to the club.
Striper Sniper
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Hey PS, good choice. The Yami High Thrust moves my Seaswirl around very well, I don't think that you will be disappointed. SS
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