( 6 reviews )
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Posted: May 20 2009
I bought this product about 3 years ago and it had worked fine until now. It is a bit loud and shakey at idle speed but nothing too bad. This summer I went to start it up and wouldn't start. The oil was full of water and I had it garage keep all winter. After finally getting it started it was running a little rough at low throttle when I shifted it into forward...bam ...everything was shredded. The shaft had been rounded off, lower unit stripped as well as the nut that held the prop. You would think that they would use a pin or something to protect that from happening. A total of $415 to order all of the parts...more than have when I paid full price for it new. I was extremely disappointed about the cost of parts when something does go wrong. The motor is now junked and I am going to a Nissan 9.8 with a warranty. Be careful starting it or you will pay $$$$$$$$
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Posted: Apr 16 2009
Delivered quickly. Exactly as specified. Runs Great. Very happy with product. Would and will buy from here again. Thank You, Allan
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Posted: Jan 2 2009
Some facts...because it's air-cooled it's louder than a 4-stroke, but not louder than a 2-stroke. It has a bit more vibration. Its slowest speed is still a pretty fast troll. Those I think are the biggest trade-offs. If those trade-offs are not acceptable to you then cough up the extra $400-600 for a 5hp 4-stroker. For the money it's a really good fishing engine. I like that I don't have to deal with a water pump repair anymore, so overall it's an easier engine to maintain. Always starts by the 3rd pull (1st pull when it's warm). I like being the only one on the water with American Iron on the transom; it has a distinctive look (I call it the FlatHead) and engine note. Overall, you'll either love it or hate it; that's pretty much the reaction you'll hear or read about it.
