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Got Stripers · 04-18-2006, 06:37 PM

I miss my 130 Honda 4-stroke already, but when I hit the pumps, the 25 HP Merc 4-stroke on the end of my 16 footer is already saving me some bucks. Still once I have some personal crap behind me freeing me up to shop for a boat again, I'll definately look at small versitle rigs with 4-stroke power. I was originally thinking nice 22 foot bay boat with a 150HP, but I might rethink that and go with a 17-19 foot Key Largo with a nice hull and 90-115HP. Might have to tweak the thing to get a trolling motor mounted, but if the gas keeps going up, lighter and simple might be the way I go.

04-18-2006, 06:37 PM	#2
Got Stripers Ledge Runner Baits iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: I live in a house, but my soul is at sea. Posts: 8,620	I miss my 130 Honda 4-stroke already, but when I hit the pumps, the 25 HP Merc 4-stroke on the end of my 16 footer is already saving me some bucks. Still once I have some personal crap behind me freeing me up to shop for a boat again, I'll definately look at small versitle rigs with 4-stroke power. I was originally thinking nice 22 foot bay boat with a 150HP, but I might rethink that and go with a 17-19 foot Key Largo with a nice hull and 90-115HP. Might have to tweak the thing to get a trolling motor mounted, but if the gas keeps going up, lighter and simple might be the way I go.