Thomas Hill Hybrids

[ciRe]

I would want a bigger boat if I was going to fish downtown on the Mississippi. I caught a 70lb blue right below the alton dam on the shore. Only reeled in maybe 10 fish over 10lbs this year though. It wasn't the best year for cat fishing it seemed like.

[sms_alum]

Alright I think it looks like I have the go ahead for this Saturday. Looking forward hanging into a few nice whites and checking out some new water. Thanks again for all the info.

[Smalliebigs]

if the weather isn't too bad I will be @ Columbia Bottoms......look for a SeaArk in all camo with a Suzuki 115 on it

[ciRe]

Wish I could join you guys but I'll be out of town on a bow hunting adventure with a few buddies.

[fishinwrench]

......with a Suzuki 115 on it

Don't forget the tow rope

[Smalliebigs]

Don't forget the tow rope

I guess you think Suzuki's are not reliable????

[fishinwrench]

I dunno, nobody I know has ever bought a second one.

I just thought you might need a tow rope in case there were any Honda's on the river.

I was just pullin' yer chain man.

[Smalliebigs]

I dunno, nobody I know has ever bought a second one.

I just thought you might need a tow rope in case there were any Honda's on the river.

I was just pullin' yer chain man.

no biggie..... I just RESPECT your opinion on outboards and was wondering what ya think......I still was wanting you to possibly put a jet rig together for me I still have the cash sitting and waiting and as you said......I'm leaning towards an Evinrude???

[Mitch f]

All right Wrench, time for your official "put you on the spot" question.

Under 100HP (OB) motors, list the top 5 in order of performance, robustness, overall best, money is no option

[fishinwrench]

LOL, Ok. Here's my top picks....It means nothing other than the fact that I have made friends with them all, approve of the design and never have to scratch my head wondering "WTF?", never feel compelled to throw things, and never have to study all night long just to make 40 bucks swapping out a sensor.

Here we go;

9.5hp and under.... mid 80's to 1998 Yamaha

9.9-15hp... 1981 to 1992 J/E

20-35hp... 1981 to 2005 J/E

40hp... 1984 to 2005 J/E

45hp... 1986 to 1989 Merc (classic)

50hp... 1981 to 2005 J/E

70hp... 1984 to 2008 Yamaha

75hp... 2004 to 2007 Evin E-Tec

85hp... 1979 to 1995 J/E

90-115hp... 1995 to 2006 J/E (60° V4 eagle series)

150-175hp... 1991 to 2006 Evin (60° V6 eagle)

200hp... 1991 and up Merc 2.5 liter EFI

I have yet to see a 4-Stroke in any hp range that I wanted to own. IMO the only good thing about a 4S outboard is that when they do run well they are quiet....that's it, everything else about them just sucks and they are a PIA to work on.