Opinions Please
I have my restoration project nearly done. 21 ft cuddy (alum) with a 4cy mercruiser. 1988 Model.
I am contemplating placing a 10 hp kicker on the transom for "get me back in".
At a probably cost of 500 to 800 for a good used, is it worth the hassle.
In the big bend area is sea tow or other towers available. I notice most of your boats do not have them.
I will have all required safety equip. plus radio, cell phone and GPS.
Aux. Kicker
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Hey Yardarm, 'was gonna say something about ya thread last week, but forgot about it.
I don't see a lot of boats around Carrabelle and the general area with aux kickers. 'Think most folks uses TowBoat or just takes they chances.
I use TowBoat, 'cause I just got my old boat and while the motor seems strong and looks unabused, I'm the 3rd owner and don't know it's history.
At about $115-20, it's cheap ease of mind.
I do like to double up on radios, nav eqpt, bilge pumps and such, though.
I did find an interesting thread on another forum with a lots of comments on aux's.
http://thehulltruth.com/forums/thread-v ... 1&posts=15
I don't see a lot of boats around Carrabelle and the general area with aux kickers. 'Think most folks uses TowBoat or just takes they chances.
I use TowBoat, 'cause I just got my old boat and while the motor seems strong and looks unabused, I'm the 3rd owner and don't know it's history.
At about $115-20, it's cheap ease of mind.
I do like to double up on radios, nav eqpt, bilge pumps and such, though.
I did find an interesting thread on another forum with a lots of comments on aux's.
http://thehulltruth.com/forums/thread-v ... 1&posts=15
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At about $115-20, it's cheap ease of mind.
I do like to double up on radios, nav eqpt, bilge pumps and such, though.
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I was at the fisharama last week and met the sea-tow captain from Horseshoe beach. Seems his deal is the way to go. Extra motor and extra gas cans
And no guarantee the thing will crank and run the duration.
His charges without the insurance is $150 per hour. It seems to be an excellent deal for you guys that go a lot. One time in on the rope and you have spent about 5 years of insurance.
Sea Fox. Thanks for the offer , but I think I will go with seatow. Your 9.9 with bracket seems like a good deal for someone. And I do appreciate the offer.
YA
I do like to double up on radios, nav eqpt, bilge pumps and such, though.
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I was at the fisharama last week and met the sea-tow captain from Horseshoe beach. Seems his deal is the way to go. Extra motor and extra gas cans
And no guarantee the thing will crank and run the duration.
His charges without the insurance is $150 per hour. It seems to be an excellent deal for you guys that go a lot. One time in on the rope and you have spent about 5 years of insurance.
Sea Fox. Thanks for the offer , but I think I will go with seatow. Your 9.9 with bracket seems like a good deal for someone. And I do appreciate the offer.
YA