Thomas Hill Hybrids

[Smalliebigs]

and never have to study all night long just to make 40 bucks swapping out a sensor.

sorry but that is funny Wrench!!!! Thanks for the input and ironicly the only outboard I have ever had that had a problem with, which was it caught on fire at LOZ was a 2000 200 hp Mercury EFI. The thing caught on fire while we were crappie fishing and we had to abandon ship in some pretty darn cold water and swim about 50 to 60 yards to shore and watch my Basscat burn. Progressive took good care of me on that one....scared the living dung out of me and I'm glad my passenger could swim.

[fishinwrench]

ironicly the only outboard I have ever had that had a problem with, which was it caught on fire at LOZ was a 2000 200 hp Mercury EFI. The thing caught on fire while we were crappie fishing and we had to abandon ship in some pretty darn cold water and swim about 50 to 60 yards to shore and watch my Basscat burn. Progressive took good care of me on that one....scared the living dung out of me and I'm glad my passenger could swim.

Ahh, regulator fire! I love that.

Lemme guess, the tach quit working a while before that, and you weren't in the habit of glancing at the voltmeter from time to time ?

[Mitch f]

Thanks Wrench for your great list and all the time and effort put into it. However, my heart lies broken on the floor and you stepped on the pieces with your high heels grinding them into even littler pieces with your comment on the 4 strokes.

[fishinwrench]

Couldn't have been me, I don't even own a pair of high heels

Tell me what you love the most about your 4S , maybe I'll change my mind.

[Mitch f]

Well, I also like the fact that they're quiet. Pretty soon all motors will be 4 strokes anyway and the diagnosis and repair will all be done with high tech electronics right? I dunno, call it a gut feeling but I believe they will last longer. Better fuel economy and better for the environment too. But I understand your frustration with the ease and simplicity of a 2 stroke vs the complexity of the new stuff. Just a new $20k class to take I guess

And remember all but the motocross racing folks use 4 strokes now.

[ciRe]

I for sure like 2 strokes more than 4 strokes just due to the part of working on them is a lot easier. I use to race dirt bikes (Yamahas) and would be able to pull the top in less than 20 minutes.

But the 4 stokes are so much better on gas and way more quiet but still the ease of a 2 stroke is so nice.

[Smalliebigs]

Ahh, regulator fire! I love that.

Lemme guess, the tach quit working a while before that, and you weren't in the habit of glancing at the voltmeter from time to time ?

you got it!!!!! I'm a stupid butt but that fire scared the dung out of me. Your list is killer and I am now very bummed at a couple of motors I have sold in the past are on your list........hind sight is 20/20.

I still need a small jet rig 16/52 with a 60/40 tiller.......Wrench set me up a jet rig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know you need about $10000 in your hands and then we can talk.

[fishinwrench]

I'm ready whenever you are. Are you sure you want it tiller?

If your butt is further forward you'll get on plane quicker, run shallower, and see better.

[Mitch f]

I'm ready whenever you are. Are you sure you want it tiller?

If your butt is further forward you'll get on plane quicker, run shallower, and see better.

But he can't react as quick

[fishinwrench]

Just throwing out options. If navigating tight turns and irregular courses weaving through boulders or deadfalls is a primary concern then a hull narrower than 52 would be a better choice I think.

The advantage of a wider hull is a shallower draft and more stability (and space), the disadvantage is overall weight and less maneuverability.

The best setup IMO should play to the strengths of the hull chosen.