Little Kicker

Wandering Sagebrush · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:32 pm Post subject: Little Kicker

I sold my Honda 2hp long shaft last year, after I sold my sailboat. It had been used on the zodiac, as well as the Montgomery and my Gregor. I am going to replace it with another kicker, but have not made up my mind regarding which to buy. On the short list are the Yamaha and Suzuki 2.5s.

I want an engine with neutral and fwd, and one that will run at low idle so that I can troll with it. I may also put it on an 18' canoe. Although the Honda was a great little kicker, it would not troll slow enough due to the centrifugal clutch.

Marc, Matt, Ryan: Any thoughts from the dealers?

What experience have others had????

thataway · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:19 pm Post subject:

I had the Suzuki 2.5. I had gotten rid of a Honda 2 hp for the same reasons. My feeling is that the Suzuki was closer to a 3 to 3.5 hp--it had lots of thrust. Definately the clutch and low idle are excellent. Always easy to start. Light enough to handle easily.

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:59 pm Post subject:

We've liked both the Suzuki and Yamaha. The Yamaha is a bit more upscale in some of it's design, especially the throttle/handle design. The Suzuki has a design like the Honda with the Stainless Steel tube housing the throttle cable.

I give a slight edge to the Suzuki because it is $100 less than the Yamaha.