What's the best buy for a 6hp kicker

[KACH2]

So looking to finally purchase a new kicker. Had a Honda 5 HP(BF50) that ran alright but not super reliable. What would be the best buy for a 6hp. I am thinking Suzuki but need to shop around. Any deals out there?

 

[scott craven]

Not sure there are any deals right now, but wait a couple months and you may find one.
Most 6-8 hp Yami,honda,suzuki kickers are in the $1800 -$2200 range
Tohatsu seem to have a better price offering, but i'm not sure about the dealer network here.

 

[kayladog]

I have a 6hp Evinrude/Suzuki 4-stroke abortion that I wouldn't recommend to anyone. It's a 2000 model Evinrude with Suzuki powerhead. Runs great but, being a 1 cylinder I find it noisy and vibrates a lot. Also has gone through 1 top crank seal and 2 bottom crank seals which leak oil all over the place. MAybe the new ones are better, but I don't think they are much cheaper than Yamaha or Honda. I'd rather have an 8 hp twin cylinder motor. Tohatsu's aren't as popular in North America but are the 2nd largest seller in the world for outboards. Small Merc's and Nissan's are apparently made by Tohatsu.

 

[Clipper]

Good point about the twin cyl vrs single vibration. I had a 2005 (or 06?) 6 hp 4stk Yam on my last boat (bought it because it was a twin) and it was a great little motor. Actually started and ran better than the T8 I have now.

 

[lucky ling]

I would consider a yamaha for a kicker. Ive had mine for 4 years now, and its been a great little motor. The two cylinder is nice for extra power and the lock on the tiller is a nice feature because than you can set your trolling speed which locks the throttle.

 

[Blue]

I have a 2008 6hp Merc four stroke long shaft that I've ran for 3 seasons now. The engine runs great. No issues with the engine except for the vibrations – it only has 1 cylinder. I purchased the 6hp over the 8 or 9.9 to save a few hundred bucks and to save a few pounds….never again! I usually troll with my 90hp Merc because it’s so much quieter. I would purchase a Merc again but it’ll have 2 cylinders!

 

[Whole in the Water]

Go with a Yamaha, they are the best of the ones out there IMO.

 

[TenMile]

Call Pete at Sooke marine and get a quote on a Tohatsu.

 

[trophywife]

go with the 6hp yami,, put on on the 8 high thrust prop, mod the linkage and poof you have an 8hp.