Mr. Hogan,

I read your post of a year ago about the B & S 5 hp motor. I'm
thinking of getting one. Would you recommend one !

J. P. VanHoy

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.

On 18 Dec 2004 20:56:43 -0800, 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.

It's the lower unit that is suspect and as it should be.

They aren't built for long term service.

And they are incredibly noisy.

Later,

Tom

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)

Lloyd

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On 18 Dec 2004 20:56:43 -0800, 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.

It's the lower unit that is suspect and as it should be.

They aren't built for long term service.

And they are incredibly noisy.


For the price, I would buy one. They are definitely NOT for a commercial
application. But just for fresh water "puttering" around the lake with the
kids, camping on the weekend, I would purchase and try one. As I said, the
price makes it right for a lot of people. But for long term service, that
remains to be seen from my end. My guess is if you don't abuse it purposely,
it might hold up well.

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
news
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.

On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 15:09:09 -0800,
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
.. .
On 18 Dec 2004 20:56:43 -0800, 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.

It's the lower unit that is suspect and as it should be.

They aren't built for long term service.

And they are incredibly noisy.

For the price, I would buy one. They are definitely NOT for a commercial
application. But just for fresh water "puttering" around the lake with the
kids, camping on the weekend, I would purchase and try one. As I said, the
price makes it right for a lot of people. But for long term service, that
remains to be seen from my end. My guess is if you don't abuse it purposely,
it might hold up well.

A friend of mine bought one.

He'll never buy another one.

Later,

Tom

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

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
news
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

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
news
On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 15:12:46 -0800, captainkearsley wrote:

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
news
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

I guess it's just personal preference. I'd hate to admit this, but I have a
small 12 volt trolling motor in storage. I don't even know if it works any
longer. I think it came from Sears originally. It's very old, and black and
white in color. I am rounding up a bunch of my old junk I've had for years
and selling it right now, motorcycle parts and things like that. I will be
including the trolling motor in the sale. It's your for 20 bucks! Come and
get it

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 15:09:09 -0800,
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
. ..
On 18 Dec 2004 20:56:43 -0800, 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.

It's the lower unit that is suspect and as it should be.

They aren't built for long term service.

And they are incredibly noisy.

For the price, I would buy one. They are definitely NOT for a commercial
application. But just for fresh water "puttering" around the lake with the
kids, camping on the weekend, I would purchase and try one. As I said, the
price makes it right for a lot of people. But for long term service, that
remains to be seen from my end. My guess is if you don't abuse it
purposely,
it might hold up well.

A friend of mine bought one.

He'll never buy another one.

What was his specific complaint(s)?