"JackTr" wrote in message
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Greetings: Sorry if this is repetitious but I have decided to buy an
aluminum rig for a big lake here in NJ. I had a Tracker Pro175 a
couple of years ago and it was fine, but the 25HP recommended was not
enough. I live near a Lund dealer and a Lowe dealer. Would appreciate
any advice based on your experience. Also, there is one available near
me that is 16', a Polar Kraft, used only once, but the guy had a 9.9
put on for the local resevoir that harbors some huge muskys. He said
(of course) that the 9.9 (4 st.) really hummed. Not too sure. Really
appreciate any suggestions. Thanks guys. Jack.

9.9 would make a nice kicker on a 16' boat. I would guess the hum would be
about 15 mph with 1 person aboard. My 14' 180# boat with a 15 Mariner would
make about 22 with just me at 240# aboard. with another 250# guy would make
about 18. What does the motor plate on the boat say?
Bill