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On Sat, 9 Mar 2013 05:21:12 -0800 (PST), True North
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On Wednesday, 6 March 2013 21:45:49 UTC-4, Earl wrote:
True North wrote:

Yes it's a degree or two above freezing and with memories of the weekend visit to the Halifax International Boat Show, I'll taks a brave step and show a promotional video of my new boat.

This video shows items in a beige colour that went to black on my 2012 model.

Boat came with a full stand up canvas protection. I upgraded to the Mercury 60 Big Foot outboard,Deluxe Contour swivel seats and galvanized trailer, bought a travel cover, engine cover, transom saver etc.

http://vimeo.com/36015592

Nice little fish & ski. Why did you get the Big Foot? They are for

trolling larger boats, sailboats, and pontoons, right? Are your seats

really black?



Both dealer and manufacturer recommended the 60 Big Foot. They claim it's the most popular outboard for my boat.
I've read other articles that also recommend this motor for wide stern boats... and mine does look wide for a 16.5 footer. Kicks up quite a wake at low speeds.
I suppose it provides low end power to get a water skiier up and going

I had a 60 big foot on my boat for 10 years, 3075 hours and it was a
good motor. My 70 Yamaha is basically the same with the same prop. (I
moved it over). I would have bought another 60 Merc but that China
thing bothered me.

What makes a "big foot" a big foot as opposed to just a 60 Merc?