The10Man
Well-known member
The last couple of motors I've had I bought used and I've probably spent more time and money trying to keep them running than I've actually spent on that water. In the last year or so I've gotten stuck out on the water twice and this weekend I wasn't even able to leave the ramp and get on the water. I've finally decided to bite the bullet and just buy a new motor so that I can spend more time on the water and have the reliability of starting when I need it to.
I have a 1436 that I use for fishing lakes, duck hunting, and may want to take out on the intracoastal to fish on calm days. I've do a fair amount of research and looked through a bunch of threads and right now I'm thinking of getting a 9.8 4-stroke Tohatsu. I originally was thinking of getting a larger engine as I thought I might upgrade to a larger 16 foot boat or a wider 14 footer in the future, but after more thought I've decided that my next boat (2-3 years from now) will be a larger fiberglass boat that I can go in bigger water and have more space for the family. The 9.8 should be enough power for two adults and gear, is very portable and the Tohatsu is less expensive than other brands and has 5 year warranty.
I'm most likely going to be buying online and having it shipped to me because the prices are better, there aren't any taxes and it's free shipping. This is a relatively large purchase and was wondering if anyone has any thoughts or advice on any of this before I buy. I'm open to all feedback as I want to make sure I make the right decision before I shell out the money. Also, what is everyone's thoughts on electric start? It costs about $250 more and I'm considering it because my current motor has had a lot of issues with the rope start.
Thanks!
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I have a 1436 that I use for fishing lakes, duck hunting, and may want to take out on the intracoastal to fish on calm days. I've do a fair amount of research and looked through a bunch of threads and right now I'm thinking of getting a 9.8 4-stroke Tohatsu. I originally was thinking of getting a larger engine as I thought I might upgrade to a larger 16 foot boat or a wider 14 footer in the future, but after more thought I've decided that my next boat (2-3 years from now) will be a larger fiberglass boat that I can go in bigger water and have more space for the family. The 9.8 should be enough power for two adults and gear, is very portable and the Tohatsu is less expensive than other brands and has 5 year warranty.
I'm most likely going to be buying online and having it shipped to me because the prices are better, there aren't any taxes and it's free shipping. This is a relatively large purchase and was wondering if anyone has any thoughts or advice on any of this before I buy. I'm open to all feedback as I want to make sure I make the right decision before I shell out the money. Also, what is everyone's thoughts on electric start? It costs about $250 more and I'm considering it because my current motor has had a lot of issues with the rope start.
Thanks!
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