GeorgeJ Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Here is a picture of my new boat and trailer, still looking at motors and researching that whole subject. As of right now I'm leaning towards a 25hp 2 stroke, that's the max it is rated for. It came with a bow platform and a really wide rear bench with pedestal mounts already installed. I have added seats so far and a couple of rod holders. The model is a Tracker grizzly 1448 AWL, (all welded long shaft) It was a leftover 08 so it was way less than an 09.
Sinker Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Thats a sweet little boat there! I think I"d be looking for a 2 stroke yammy for that baby Sinker
nancur373 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 I saw that motor at the show too. First thing I said was why not have a green prop.
lunkerbasshunter Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 great boat but truely if you can aford it got with the 4 stroke. cheers!
waterwolf Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 very nice choice ,, bullet-proof!! GREEN with envy ,, congrats!!
J Wilson Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 That's a beaut little jon boat. Good name brand too
lew Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Congrats George, that's a good solid looking boat and should fly with the 25 HP
Whitespinnerbait Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 25 Yamaha would look good for sure...
GeorgeJ Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Posted February 23, 2009 Boy it sure seems like Yamaha has captured a lot of attention in the outboard motor world. I continually read very good things about them and I only ran across one dealer that sells both Yamaha and Mercury and didn't have a preference of one over the other. Most dealers have me convinced Yamaha is the way to go. I do like the looks of that camo Merc though... there was a little camo Minn Cota at the london boat show that I looked at and loved the way it looked but this boat has a bow mount platform already installed and that motor was a transom mount. In case anyone is wondering this boat was $1999 freight and pdi included from Hully Gully, trailer was $835. They were still advertising them at the London show so they may still have some.
bukee Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Great boat congrats. I have a 16 foot john boat with a 25hp merc 2 stroke on it. Next thing for me is to upgrade to a 4 stroke. You'll enjoy the flatbottom boat for bass, pike, perch, etc. It's great in the shallows, bays and med to small lakes of Ontario. Just be careful on larger lakes that get any kind of waves, these boats are terrible in those situations. It's also a great boat to duck hunt out of. Enjoy and congrats again.
troutologist Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Just a thought about camo motors. Why not get the motor you want for performance purposes and if camo is a neccessity use tape to cover the cowling etc.... An ideal multi purpose craft though, Im sure you'll enjoy it. my 2 pesos
ld17 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 I have a yamaha and love it. I would sugest you go with 4 stroke over the 2. The new F series is almost as light as the 2, but better fuel economy. Plus no smell and less noise. Nice boat were you gonna take her for your first trip. I'm thinking some nice shallow back bay or river just after ice out for crappies. I might see you there..lol
misfish Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 When ya going duck hunt,n? Camo is so cool.
Rizzo Posted February 24, 2009 Report Posted February 24, 2009 throw a 25 on that and you'll be skipping across the water pretty good! I used to have my niece waterski behind a johnboat with a 9.9! Doesn't take much to get those babies on plane
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