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    Is a 15 hp 4-stroke enough motor for a 1448 jon boat?

    I have a 15 hp 4-stroke I use on a 1436 jon boat. It pushes me upriver much faster than I really need to go in the dark. However, it seems a little heavy for the boat and I need a little more space and capacity for my duck hunting gear. I'm thinking of upgrading to a 1448 jon. Do you all...
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    Prop protectors - who uses them?

    I need a prop protector for my 15 hp Honda which I run on a river with lots of cobbles and boulders. Anybody use them or have any suggestions? I've seen the Rock Hopper from Cabelas and it looks like the best one to me. Since I have a small boat and motor I am somewhat concerned about...
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    Breaking in a Honda 15hp - any guidance?

    Hi All!<br /><br />Anybody know if there is a preferred method to breaking in a Honda four stroke 15hp? I am truly a novice when it comes to boating. I will be getting it in a couple of days and would like to know if there is a good way to break an outboard in. Thanks for the help.<br /><br />Tom
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    Yamaha or Honda 4-stroke?

    Hi All!<br /><br />I need some advice, please. I am intent on purchasing a 15 hp 4-stroke for my 14' jon boat. I've heard many good things about the Honda, but I hear that the Yami might be better. I'm going to use it for duck hunting and fishing. Which is the better motor? Thanks!<br /><br...
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    Honda Four Strokes?

    Hey! This is my first post on this great site. I'm a novice boater so I hope someone can help me out with this. Thanks!<br /><br />I'm thinking about getting a Honda 9.9hp four stroke for my duck hunting boat. My boat is a 14' jon boat with a 36" wide bottom. I use it on the Missouri River...
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