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Vic Smith

On 31 Oct 2006 18:38:52 -0800, wrote:

One of my neighbors does a lot of "feeshin" in a 14' jon boat, and
always ran a noisy old Chrysler 35 hp. then when it got to be too much
maintenence, he pryed his wallet open and bought a 35 hp. Nissan 4
cycle.

His brother-in-law has about the same boat, with a 35 hp Evinrude
2-cycle. He says they will both run neck and neck , one not out
performing the other. But all of a sudden his brother-in-laws engine
quit. Out of gas (6 gal. tank). So my neighbor checked his fuel at the
same time hardly used 2quarts.

your call

I'm already pretty much set on a 4-stroke. What I said was in answer
to the suggestion I get max rating for the boat. The 19-footer I'm
looking at is rated 90hp. I'm thinking 50hp will cost less, suit my
needs, and use less gas. But I'm not sure about that.

--Vic

Vic Smith wrote:
Same with motors. From 30hp 2-stroke to 50hp Honda in one day.
Curious.

I wish I could, but maybe in another life. I'm not interested in
speed, but want the most fuel efficient rig I can get with a modicum
of comfort for 4 fishermen. I don't care if others are passing me on
the way in or out. I haven't even begun looking at and pricing them
yet. I have a lot to learn, but I do know my spending limits.

Thanks,

--Vic