Charlie: I don't know kicker pricing, but you should not need to pay the MSRP for the Honda 50, particularly in light of it being one of, if not the only, carb. 50's left on the market. Best way to reach a bottom-line price is to cheerfully make a cash offer that WORKS FOR YOU, and be patient enough to walk away and wait if necessary. I would still consider buying the Honda, however, if stern weight is as much an issue on the 16 as it is on the 22. The Honda 50 is now the lightest 50 on the market I think. These boats were designed for much lighter engines and are thrown off balance with too much additional weight in the rear. It's a lightweight boat for its size, designed to be nimble. I would love to have fuel injected motors, but the extra weight, on top of the already heavier 4 stroke base, can really degrade handling, especially if you have run with lighter engines and know the difference. Perhaps your boating pattern would allow you to delete the kicker and free up those pounds in order to add fuel injection? I chose Honda twin 40's as my package since it's the lightest total package available (ie main with backup or twins), and I still think the boat is too stern heavy compared to my old 22/70 Johnson. Hopefully 2 Permatrims will help. Good luck with whatever you choose! Mike.
