Yamaha on 16' Cruiser

Gone Fishin · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:59 pm Post subject: Yamaha on 16' Cruiser

If anyone is running (or had run) the Yamaha F-50 and F-8 (or F-6) on a 16' Cruiser I would be interested in knowing how that worked or didn’t work for you.

This combination is heavier than some others and before I finalize my decision on one brand over another I was hoping to get someone’s experience with this set-up.

Thanks for your input.
Charlie-

gckingfish · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:42 am Post subject:

Hi Charlie,

I have a 16 Angler with Yam 50 and 8 both 4 strk. Just set boat up but had trouble with room on the transom. Opted for Fixed bracket which puts kicker 3 inches aft and 2 inches up. Have had it on water a couple of times and I think it'll be just fine. I had the 8 on my last boat-a 19 ft Campion-and it was the perfect kicker for the 3500# boat. Think if I were to buy kicker for the 16 Dory, I'd go with a 5 or 6 hp. for size and weight consideration. Should still be plenty of poop for such a light boat.

Best wishes,

Greg

Gone Fishin · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:40 am Post subject:

Greg-

With that set-up are you having any problem with keeping the bow down?

Do you use a Permatrim or other hydrofoil on the 50?

Interesting note about the need for a bracket.

Thanks for your response.

Charlie-

Steve Grover · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:37 am Post subject: Removeable kicker bracket

I run a Yamaha 50 and a Honda short shaft 5 Honda on my 16' Cruiser.
I find so far that the 50 is really all I need. Have had no problems with it. I put the 5 on for fishing. Of the 220 hrs on by 50, 1/2 are trolling. The bracket for the 5 is completely removable except for the frame that is attached to the transom. When I'm cruising I leave the 5 kicker at home. I do run the Permatrim and can't imagine running without it. I do notice the 65 lbs. when the 5 Honda is onboard. I find the 50 Yamaha fuel injected to be a very reliable and versatile engine. Even for trolling.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:33 am Post subject: Re: Removeable kicker bracket

Pat Anderson · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:50 am Post subject:

Well, Crabby Lou came with the 1991 Johnson 40 and Johnson 8 already hanging there...but if we were to re-power, we certainly would go with a fuel injected engine, maybe Honda will have one by the time we need to re-power, or according to a lot of reports, the old Johnson 40 will keep going forever! But I really would not feel good too far out with a 17 year old main and no kicker!