brkygetr Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Ok I have searched, searched, talked and called enough. If you had to put a new tiller on your 17.5' Crestliner Fishhawk what would it be? I am really leaning towards a Suzuki or a Yammy 4...but the Etec is also calling to me (and the dealer is local). Do I flip a coin or what? Not really a Merc guy but have never owned one either. And I am talking 75-90 hp, preferably on the high end. Any help folks? Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 I'll be the first to say it....CONSOLE!!!No Wait...TILLER! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Evinrude man.... Evinrude man. G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggyj Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) I would go with a 4 stroke Mercury, very reliable. Dirk Edited March 14, 2010 by diggyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Merc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brkygetr Posted March 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Evinrude man.... Evinrude man. G..you have a same class motor???? reason I ask is I hear a-lot about the higher hp motors but little about the lower hp Etec's. (mayhaps thats cause no one has any problems with them????) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yamaha without a doubt. Read, Variable trolling System. http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/produc...up=O#contentTop I hit a button on my 60 and it changes the rpm's in 50 rpm increments up or down. Great for adjusting and getting back to the right trolling speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyplayerz_14 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 yammy for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfisherman Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 ETEC!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) The new 70 hp Yamaha 4 stroke is apparently significantly lighter than the 75 was...I'd look into it. Edited March 14, 2010 by Pigeontroller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Wow, just checked the Yamaha website! New 70 hp 4stroke is 260 lbs vs. 75 hp at 369lbs. http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/produc...up=O#contentTop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brkygetr Posted March 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Read, Variable trolling System. Yeah i got a buddy that has a 50 with the same system and I fished with him last fall and it rocked.... I loved the tiller control...trim/tilt and troll down at the flick of a hand...we could troll at .9 mph..it is a consideration for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 ---POLL--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 How about a boatfull of horned helmeted Vikings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Go for the yammy. I think there is a way to get a 70hp, to be a 90hp........you'll have to look it up, but I did read that somewhere. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moemoe Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yamaha, all the way, haven't had one major issue with mine, I have had good luck with johnson/evinrude and honda's that I have owned, but thumbs down to merc 4 strokes, the older ones anyways, I haven't heard one bad issue from a verado owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky66 Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Love my Yamaha 115 fuelie- no issues at all in 7 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 everything is compared to a yammy for a reason. nothing beats a Yamaha. (head to the niagara river in the winter for your lund/yamaha party) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 I ran a 90 HP Merc 4 str. for 8 years on a Crestliner and it was absolutely flawless without even 1 single issue. Last year I got a new boat with a 150 Yamaha 4 str. and after being on the water nearly every day of the season, with many miles on her, that motor was also flawless and I have no doubt that trend will continue for many years. Just my opinion, but I think the entire crop of current motors are good, including both the E-Tech and Suzuki your also considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) Yamaha without a doubt. Read, Variable trolling System. http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/produc...up=O#contentTop I hit a button on my 60 and it changes the rpm's in 50 rpm increments up or down. Great for adjusting and getting back to the right trolling speed. I second it I have the same motor 60hp tiller with variable trolling button. Oh my buddy has the 60hp Mercury its a 2006 last season in 2009 he had to change a coil already.My dealer sells Yamaha,Honda,Suzuki and now Mercury he says he has changed several coils on Mercury motors so far. I had a Suzuki motor in the past yes they have a good reputation but if you need parts in a hurry forget it often back order from Japan. I hit my prop one summer needed a new prop shaft it was back order from Japan for over 3 weeks I was boatless for my vacation. BTW Yamaha sells the most outboard motors world wide!!!! Edited March 14, 2010 by Mike the Pike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brkygetr Posted March 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 keep the opinions coming folks...as a side note anyone have a particular Yammy shop they deal with in southern Ontario??? Not in Toronto, prefer to deal with a little guy????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Bay City Marine in Hamilton, Doug and Clarence Nagtegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Bay City Marine in Hamilton, Doug and Clarence Nagtegal. That's where I got mine. 2006 Lund with a 4 stroke 75 Mec tiller. Can't offer any personal opinions on the other brands as I've not used them, but thus far my Merc has been an absolute pleasure to own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 I've dealt with Paris Marine north of Peterboro for 20 odd years and have always had good service from them, and I bought my new rig from Hastings Marine in Hastings and so far they been good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yep, call hastings marine. Thier prices are usually hard to beat, and they have a great reputation. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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