Bluejayz79
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Hello,
I am new to the forums. I have bought my very first Jon boat which is a G3 1236. Maximum weight capacity is 470lbs (Not sure if this is just person weight without motor or not).Maximum hp rating is 10hp. I am having a hard time choosing which motor will work for me. Where i bought the boat they basically deal with Yamaha outboards. I was looking at a new 6hp Yamaha (58lbs) which after rebate is 1600$ or a Tohatsu 6hp (58lbs) 1300$ or 8hp (81lbs) 1700$. I am only hauling the boat in my truck bed as i do not want a trailer. I am wondering which motor will suit me more for when i go out fishing. Is an 81lbs motor going to be a pain to take on and off, and which brand would be the better of two to go with. The Tohatsu would be from onlineoutboards.com. This would be my first outboard and in the Boat would be my 13 yr old son and I. Thank you for any assistance you can provide.
I am new to the forums. I have bought my very first Jon boat which is a G3 1236. Maximum weight capacity is 470lbs (Not sure if this is just person weight without motor or not).Maximum hp rating is 10hp. I am having a hard time choosing which motor will work for me. Where i bought the boat they basically deal with Yamaha outboards. I was looking at a new 6hp Yamaha (58lbs) which after rebate is 1600$ or a Tohatsu 6hp (58lbs) 1300$ or 8hp (81lbs) 1700$. I am only hauling the boat in my truck bed as i do not want a trailer. I am wondering which motor will suit me more for when i go out fishing. Is an 81lbs motor going to be a pain to take on and off, and which brand would be the better of two to go with. The Tohatsu would be from onlineoutboards.com. This would be my first outboard and in the Boat would be my 13 yr old son and I. Thank you for any assistance you can provide.