09-09-2005, 02:45 AM
Hey there everybody, I'm new to the forum... and have a few questions. I'm a 22 year old college student, so I dont exactly have the $$$ to spend on a nice, big fishing rig. At the moment, I'm looking at an Alumacraft model 1436 jon boat, as Academy has them for $587, which seems like a good deal to me. Is a 5 hp outboard adequate for a 14 footer?
Also, I've been pricing 5 hp motors, and came across the Briggs & Stratton 5 hp. They are in the $700 neighborhood locally, which is very appealing to me. Is this motor as powerful as a Mercury, Johnson, etc? I guess the bare bones appearance of the motor makes me skeptical (not much of a cowling, etc). However, I do like the fact that it can be had in camo for a few extra bucks. If I hear good things about it, I might pick one up this weekend. [
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Does a 14' jon with 5 hp engine sound like a good setup for something that will pull duty as both a fishing and duck hunting boat?
Thanks in advance for helping a clueless newbie.
Grant
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Also, I've been pricing 5 hp motors, and came across the Briggs & Stratton 5 hp. They are in the $700 neighborhood locally, which is very appealing to me. Is this motor as powerful as a Mercury, Johnson, etc? I guess the bare bones appearance of the motor makes me skeptical (not much of a cowling, etc). However, I do like the fact that it can be had in camo for a few extra bucks. If I hear good things about it, I might pick one up this weekend. [
] Does a 14' jon with 5 hp engine sound like a good setup for something that will pull duty as both a fishing and duck hunting boat?
Thanks in advance for helping a clueless newbie.
Grant
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