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DonH · 10-29-2009, 11:59 AM

Looking for a new or used boat. Under 16 foot with side console, and about a 30 hp motor. Was looking at Tracker, and Lowe, with Mercury, or Evinrude or Johnson. Any thing I need to lookout for? Dose it make a difference on age of motor? I see Johnson is kind of a thing of the past.

Thanks
Don

Fish On · 10-29-2009, 02:11 PM

I'd try to stick with a motor that was made within the last 15-20 years at the oldest. Some shops won't work on the really old ones. (25+) or parts can be difficult to find.

Welcome to the forum.

flushmaster · 11-06-2009, 07:01 AM

I have a 16 foot and when I bought it there was a 35 hp on it, topped out at 12-13 mph with 2-3 people and all my stuff on it. Finally found a 50 (thanks Mercman) and it goes 27-28 mph loaded with TILT. Love the hydraulic tilt wouldn't buy another boat without it.

Get all you can the first time, it seems to take forever to upgrade. (At least if you are married it takes a long time)

DonH · 11-06-2009, 09:29 AM

Thanks guy's, looks like I better get at least a 50 hp.

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DonH DonH has no status. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Millard Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New here and looking Looking for a new or used boat. Under 16 foot with side console, and about a 30 hp motor. Was looking at Tracker, and Lowe, with Mercury, or Evinrude or Johnson. Any thing I need to lookout for? Dose it make a difference on age of motor? I see Johnson is kind of a thing of the past. Thanks Don Last edited by DonH; 10-29-2009 at 12:14 PM..

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Fish On Fish On is lookin' for bambi...Mmmm bambi 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: next to the trolling rod Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 31 Thanked 197 Times in 135 Posts	I'd try to stick with a motor that was made within the last 15-20 years at the oldest. Some shops won't work on the really old ones. (25+) or parts can be difficult to find. Welcome to the forum. __________________ When you have the option, please buy American made. If it does not save your job, it might save mine.

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flushmaster flushmaster has no status. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stanton Posts: 158 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I have a 16 foot and when I bought it there was a 35 hp on it, topped out at 12-13 mph with 2-3 people and all my stuff on it. Finally found a 50 (thanks Mercman) and it goes 27-28 mph loaded with TILT. Love the hydraulic tilt wouldn't buy another boat without it. Get all you can the first time, it seems to take forever to upgrade. (At least if you are married it takes a long time) __________________ Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.-Dr. Seuss

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11-06-2009, 09:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
DonH DonH has no status. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Millard Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guy's, looks like I better get at least a 50 hp.