How reliable are the newer engines?

[FishStretcher]

Originally Posted by Big fish

Thanks for the input guys. I'm just worried about getting stranded with a single. And I'm not sure if we have that type of insurance in hawaii. What do you think about the yamaha 70's? Weight is 257 pounds each. I'll be adding a bracket and it's only about 54 pounds heavier than my 60's.

I looked at that option and came to the conclusion it is too heavy. Fr. Frank can weigh in on 20 footers rigged with small twin 2 strokes like yours. But twin 4 strokes is pretty heavy.

My 14 year old Yamaha hasn't stranded me yet- the kicker rarely gets used, but it does push the boat along well and is nice for trolling. When I have money, I will get a Teleflex SEASTAR (not Baystar) hydraulic steering so I can steer the kicker from the helm with the add-on.