02-11-2019, 09:12 PM
Thanks for all of the replies. If my pockets were deep enough I'd have both and hopefully someday I will have both. I was leaning towards the kicker for the very reason I could limp back to the ramp if/when the main motor conks out.
My next question is what kicker mount would you guys recommend? Is there any that I should avoid? Any that are trailerable or will I have to take the motor off every time I trailer the boat? The mount will probably have to have a smaller footprint due to the room on my transom. I've also heard all sorts of horror stories about force outboards but I found a 1998 2 stroke 5hp for $350 in great shape. Is that something that I shouldn't even consider and hold out for one of the major proven makes? I was under the impression Mercury made the newer models of Force, is that right? Thanks, it's nice to hear real world experience.
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My next question is what kicker mount would you guys recommend? Is there any that I should avoid? Any that are trailerable or will I have to take the motor off every time I trailer the boat? The mount will probably have to have a smaller footprint due to the room on my transom. I've also heard all sorts of horror stories about force outboards but I found a 1998 2 stroke 5hp for $350 in great shape. Is that something that I shouldn't even consider and hold out for one of the major proven makes? I was under the impression Mercury made the newer models of Force, is that right? Thanks, it's nice to hear real world experience.
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