wet_coast_kid
Member
Recently my Evinrude 8hp 1997 conked out on me and I spent about $550 in water pump, carb job and temp sensor. Still won't run longer than 20 seconds before it overheats and shuts down. So instead of pouring more $ into this, I was checking out Merc's 9.9 line. At first, was thinking about waiting until next year since fishing season is almost finished for me and maybe seeing if there's a deal to be had at the boat show. Then I thought that using my Main for long trolling days in the next few months would be hard on it. So I was checking my options.
I'm interested in the merc 9.9 and am a little confused over which options to go with Maybe someone here could let me know if its an important difference getting the command thrust option? Also, any opinions on the electric start? I was hoping to not have to spend $ on costly installs of it. Also, would like it to be easy to take off when I put it away in winter..
And advice is great advice.. TIA
I'm interested in the merc 9.9 and am a little confused over which options to go with Maybe someone here could let me know if its an important difference getting the command thrust option? Also, any opinions on the electric start? I was hoping to not have to spend $ on costly installs of it. Also, would like it to be easy to take off when I put it away in winter..
And advice is great advice.. TIA