On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 15:12:46 -0800, captainkearsley wrote:

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
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On Sat, 18 Dec 2004 20:56:43 -0800, captainkearsley wrote:

They are great little engines for fresh water only. They are not for
the salt chuck. They are excellent for small lakes with a small boat.
And it's beats rowing They might even make a good kicker for
trolling.

Best of all, they are under $1000.00, no mixed oil and no 2 stroke oil
in the water, which helps save the environment.

People laughed at B&S when they first came out with this product. But
you can't beat the price and good old reliable B&S technology and
engineering. As for reliability, I don't know. But I do know from B&S's
other products, if you don't abuse them, they hold up well. But like I
said, it's mainly the price that is so attractive with this little
engine.

Wouldn't an electric be cheaper and quieter? That's what I use (on either
the 12-ft alum or the 8-ft Walker Bay)


I hate electric motors. Just my person preference, but the batteries and the
charging doesn't suit my specific needs. It's near impossible to get a
charge on the other side of the lake, if you know what I mean. Happens a
lot.

Actually, it's NEVER happened to me, and I use electrics all the time.
With a little moderation, you can go several afternoons on a single charge
(ie a 3-day weekend). Then, hook it to the car's alternator, or plug in an
AC charger, and you're good to go again!

Although a battery is pretty heavy, I find it easier to carry than an
awkward gas engine. Just make 2 trips. And you don't get gas all over the
interior of the van. AND you don't disturb everything resembling "nature"
within a 5-mile radius when you run it.

Oh, and you can use the battery to run a fishfinder and GPS while you're
at it.

And if you DO run out of juice, there's always oars...

Lloyd Sumpter
"Near Cove" Walker Bay 8