The verdict is in...

[Tradewind]

Doug had one too many hot takes.

thanks, clarity is good

 

[nwihunter]

A buddy described boats as golf

When I was on the hunt for boats, reviewing motors I was surprised (as a noob) to find Suzukis are a highly rated outboard right along with Yamaha and Honda!

I want to say he told me he bought the motor while at a boat show for 17k installed if I remember correctly. Sounds crazy but to replace that boat was a hell of lot more money. He inherited the boat many years ago and uses his boat more than an other fisherman that I know of. Hell I’ve fished more out of his boat than I have my own. We get it out to Lake Erie several times a year for walleye’s

 

[howl]

When I see a cover off an outboard at the boat ramp, it's always a Mercury. That's the newer ones. The old, low horsepower two strokes were as good as any.

 

[cgasner1]

I like the nights on the boat better than the days personally

 

[Brauee20]

I had almost bought a stealthcraft raft and a small outboard, but my desire to chase salmon and lake trout outweighed the judicious and prudent portion of my brain.

I'll take the responsibility for that. But, I don't want no smoke from the missus so let's just keep it between us.

 

[Nick87]

 

[BrentD]

So much boat hate! I am stunned in this hunting forum.

I too am in the hunt for an outboard. And a boat and trailer to go with it. I have two boats but would probably sell one if I bought another. Some great used boats put there.

 

[nwihunter]

I like the nights on the boat better than the days personally

That is a really cool looking pic

 

[Shangobango]

Well, I am in the same boat…

Currently looking at a new 45 Tohatsu tiller w/power tilt and trim. I can’t complain too much about the 2008 Yamaha that I am currently using and have worn slap out all by myself. Time to upgrade.

 

[Shangobango]

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Must be a different Dave…

 

[Nick87]

Must be a different Dave…

Right. Haven't seen you around here much @Shangobango. Glad to see you back.

 

[cgasner1]

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Must be one of those phishing accounts trying to drain you of all your money

 

[Nick87]

Must be one of those phishing accounts trying to drain you of all your money

They're going to be awfully disappointed with ALL my money.

 

[cgasner1]

They're going to be awfully disappointed with ALL my money.

Did I miss the picture of your boat

 

[Nick87]

Did I miss the picture of your boat

Worse I'm still saving up lol. Almost did it this spring but a shop is gonna be priority. (I think)

 

[Hem]

I just fired up my new Honda30.
It would appear the carbs need adjustment to Montana elevation.
Always something.

 

[Forkyfinder]

So much boat hate! I am stunned in this hunting forum.

I too am in the hunt for an outboard. And a boat and trailer to go with it. I have two boats but would probably sell one if I bought another. Some great used boats put there.

We are all too busy spending our money on useful things. Like points!

 

[Sam Colt]

Years ago I bought a nice North River jet to salmon fish the Umpqua, Siuslaw, and Winchester Bay. When all was said and done, each salmon cost me about a grand.

 

[Shangobango]

Right. Haven't seen you around here much @Shangobango. Glad to see you back.

Thanks! Good to be back. Took a long break from pretty much all screen time besides work.

 

[howl]

I just fired up my new Honda30.
It would appear the carbs need adjustment to Montana elevation.
Always something.

For others, Suzuki has fuel injection that doesn't need a battery.