07-01-2003, 07:18 PM
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2]OK friends, here's the deal,[/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2]I am now ready to buy a new motor to replace my 6 horse Evenrude. The one I have is a great little piece of engineering but it don't get me to where I want to go as fast as I like. Sooooo, I'm going to break down and buy me a new one. A new 15 hp four stroke for my 14 foot Gregor aluminum.[/size][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2] [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2]I need your help. WHAT BRAND SHOULD I BUY??? or even better, what brand should I stay away from?[/size][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2] [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2]I like the features of the Johnson, but I am leaning toward the reputation of a Mercury. Or am I missing something great about another brand?[/size][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2] [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2]Are 15 horse pull starts hard to pull? Should I get electric start on a 15 hp.?[/size][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2] [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2]A short shaft would fit my boat best but I am considering a long shaft so that some day I can use it for a kicker on a larger boat. Any thoughts on that?[/size][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2] [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2]Questions ... questions ... questions. This is a pretty pricey investment for me so I'd love to hear from anyone with an experienced opinion. [/size][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2]I am now ready to buy a new motor to replace my 6 horse Evenrude. The one I have is a great little piece of engineering but it don't get me to where I want to go as fast as I like. Sooooo, I'm going to break down and buy me a new one. A new 15 hp four stroke for my 14 foot Gregor aluminum.[/size][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2] [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2]I need your help. WHAT BRAND SHOULD I BUY??? or even better, what brand should I stay away from?[/size][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2] [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2]I like the features of the Johnson, but I am leaning toward the reputation of a Mercury. Or am I missing something great about another brand?[/size][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2] [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2]Are 15 horse pull starts hard to pull? Should I get electric start on a 15 hp.?[/size][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2] [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2]A short shaft would fit my boat best but I am considering a long shaft so that some day I can use it for a kicker on a larger boat. Any thoughts on that?[/size][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2] [/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 2]Questions ... questions ... questions. This is a pretty pricey investment for me so I'd love to hear from anyone with an experienced opinion. [/size][/font]
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