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What does the "group" think about a 5 hp 2-stroke outboard on a 12 ft. Jon
boat for small river fishing. Assuming a payload of less than 350 pounds,
would a new motor perform respectably?

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o.k. BUT buy a well known motor like a mercury....
because everything in life needs service, and mercury has the dealers nation
wide.

yes you can get deals on cheap stuff, but when that stuff breaks who is
going to fix it, is the first question, second question, who carries
parts from japan....?????

so I stand by my statement, buy a mercury.....


"Will" wrote in message
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What does the "group" think about a 5 hp 2-stroke outboard on a 12 ft. Jon
boat for small river fishing. Assuming a payload of less than 350 pounds,
would a new motor perform respectably?

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Also Sprach Joseph Stachyra :
o.k. BUT buy a well known motor like a mercury....
because everything in life needs service, and mercury has the dealers nation
wide.

yes you can get deals on cheap stuff, but when that stuff breaks who is
going to fix it, is the first question, second question, who carries
parts from japan....?????

so I stand by my statement, buy a mercury.....

That's pretty DAMN funny, because you know what? All the small Mercury
kickers are MADE by Tohatsu (Nissan) in Japan.

Dan


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"Will" wrote in message
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What does the "group" think about a 5 hp 2-stroke outboard on a 12 ft. Jon
boat for small river fishing. Assuming a payload of less than 350 pounds,
would a new motor perform respectably?


I personally would pay the extra for a nice 4 stroke outboard...maybe a
Yamaha. Quieter and less stinky.

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Don White wrote:

"Will" wrote in message
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What does the "group" think about a 5 hp 2-stroke outboard on a 12 ft. Jon
boat for small river fishing. Assuming a payload of less than 350 pounds,
would a new motor perform respectably?


I personally would pay the extra for a nice 4 stroke outboard...maybe a
Yamaha. Quieter and less stinky.



Yes, but...a five horse two stroke is perfectly appropriate for that
kind of boat and payload.

By the way, while the four strokes are almost silent at idle speeds, I
haven't noticed a significant *noise* difference at cruise speeds
between two strokes and four strokes of approximately equal horsepower.

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Harry...just rec'd my copy of 'Boats & Places' magazine (provided free with
my Canadian Power & Sail Squadron membership).
Nice article about Ralph Evinrude Test Center near Stuart, Florida.

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Don White wrote:

Harry...just rec'd my copy of 'Boats & Places' magazine (provided free with
my Canadian Power & Sail Squadron membership).
Nice article about Ralph Evinrude Test Center near Stuart, Florida.



Cool. I wonder how the Evinrude line is doing these days with its new
owners. I am seeing some new Evinrudes out on the Bay, and that's a good
sign. I'd hate to see the brand name disappear entirely.


BTW, a family member may be traveling to Nova Scotia the end of August
for a three day business meeting. I don't know what city yet, but...I'd
guess Halifax. Once I find out, might you recommend some non-tourist
restaurants for local food and perhaps a couple of half day sightseeing
possibilities?

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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BTW, a family member may be traveling to Nova Scotia the end of August
for a three day business meeting. I don't know what city yet, but...I'd
guess Halifax. Once I find out, might you recommend some non-tourist
restaurants for local food and perhaps a couple of half day sightseeing
possibilities?


Sure can...but I'm not overly familiar with the 'top end' restaurants. Us
retired folk have to live within out means.

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Don White wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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BTW, a family member may be traveling to Nova Scotia the end of August
for a three day business meeting. I don't know what city yet, but...I'd
guess Halifax. Once I find out, might you recommend some non-tourist
restaurants for local food and perhaps a couple of half day sightseeing
possibilities?


Sure can...but I'm not overly familiar with the 'top end' restaurants. Us
retired folk have to live within out means.



Top end is not the goal...really good seafood restaurants that serve
local fare...that's the ticket. In Kennebunkport, George H.W. Bush
favors Mabel's Lobster Claw Restaurant, and wo do we. It is not a fancy
place, nor is it on anyone's list of the most expensive restaurants in
that touristy city. Great lobstsa's, great chowda', good prices.

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Top end is not the goal...really good seafood restaurants that serve
local fare...that's the ticket. In Kennebunkport, George H.W. Bush
favors Mabel's Lobster Claw Restaurant, and wo do we. It is not a fancy
place, nor is it on anyone's list of the most expensive restaurants in
that touristy city. Great lobstsa's, great chowda', good prices.

Now we're talking. I usually go to 'Fries & Company' on Chebucto Rd here on
the peninsula. The Governor General made a point to visit and chow down a
few years ago..and in the past it's made top of the list for 'fish & chips'.
They also serve clams & scallops. Restaurant very simple, but bright &
clean.
McKelvies has been popular for a while. A bit upscale from Fries & Co. but
not outrageous.

Half day tours?? I'd have to recommend the Halifax Citadel. It explains
the reason for our existence. (protect 13 colonies from French at
Louisburg). Lots of military history explaining 'the other side' during the
wars of 1776 & 1812.
Various bus tours , water tours etc. but trip to Peggy's Cove always popular
with inland tourists. may not be such a big deal to tourists who live on the
coast. One of my neighbours (retired school guidance councilor), works on
the sight-seeing busses that meet the cruise ships. I'll ask her what most
find interesting.

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There should be a sign riveted to the boat stating the maximum HP. As long
as you stay below that you will be fine. That said I have a 10' Jon (rated
at 3HP) but only had a 4HP so I use that for Hudson River fishing. It works
fine. Only a one person boat though.
"Will" wrote in message
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What does the "group" think about a 5 hp 2-stroke outboard on a 12 ft. Jon
boat for small river fishing. Assuming a payload of less than 350 pounds,
would a new motor perform respectably?

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I ended up buying a new 2002 Suzuki 5 hp with a 15 inch shaft from a local
dealer. Took it out this afternoon and was very satisfied with its
performance. The 5hp motor put my little Lowe 1236 Lake Jon up on plane
very nicely with just me. I don't know if it will do it with another
fisherman in the boat, but I fish by myself most of the time. Thanks for
the input.

By the way, I ended up calling Lowe boat (the manufacturer) before making
the final decision. They advised that the 5 hp should work nicely, unless I
had the boat weighed down very heavily.

Thanks for the help. Good fishing!

Will


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There should be a sign riveted to the boat stating the maximum HP. As long
as you stay below that you will be fine. That said I have a 10' Jon (rated
at 3HP) but only had a 4HP so I use that for Hudson River fishing. It
works
fine. Only a one person boat though.
"Will" wrote in message
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What does the "group" think about a 5 hp 2-stroke outboard on a 12 ft.
Jon
boat for small river fishing. Assuming a payload of less than 350
pounds,
would a new motor perform respectably?

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It will work just fine.
"Will" wrote in message
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would a new motor perform respectably?

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"Will" wrote in message
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What does the "group" think about a 5 hp 2-stroke outboard on a 12 ft. Jon
boat for small river fishing. Assuming a payload of less than 350 pounds,
would a new motor perform respectably?


I personally would pay the extra for a nice 4 stroke outboard...maybe a
Yamaha. Quieter and less stinky.

If I were going for a 5HP I would get the Briggs and Stratton air-cooled
unit. It's about 40% the price of a water-cooled outboard and nobody
disputes that B & S knows how to build a quality motor. Plus, when the
motor finally dies you can replace it with just about any old mower engine
for 100-200 bucks.

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"Will" wrote in message
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What does the "group" think about a 5 hp 2-stroke outboard on a 12 ft. Jon
boat for small river fishing. Assuming a payload of less than 350 pounds,
would a new motor perform respectably?


I would say 5hp on a 12ft going up a river.. take it you just wanna stay in
place.. might wanna look into a 9.9/15hp and look for a Fourstroke.. cuz most
lakes won't let you take 2strokes in anymore Yamahas fourstroke 9.9 is a
detuned 15hp unless you can find a used one before 2000 i belive those are the
best in my book Good proven 9.9 yamaha screwed up switching it to the
15fourstroke powerhead