Brigs and stratton!!!!!!

[running cougar]

Hey everyone first of all let me say hi. Im new here this is my first post. And i Was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the brigs and stratton 5hp outboard motor?

 

[Dank Xploidz]

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Hi man! welcome to the team! i actually have one on my creek boat, its a little 12 ft hurcules, it runs great, i use it for mino bait traps. but anyways it is awesome they are very sheap and reliable! no problems with it yet!

 

[running cougar]

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WEll thx yea You said you have a hercules? That sounds real nice. How fast does it go. I got me a 14 foot duracraft. Its sweet. I just like to go by people and swomp um with my big motor. lol yea thx for the reply.

 

[steelespike]

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Well I'm glad D X is having good luck with his Briggs.And I like the concept. Unfortunately they do have their drawbacks. They are noisy at speed and vibrate terribly to the point of uncomfortable to hold on to the tiller.Have had trouble with rev limiter, metal pieces breaking from minor accidents.I believe they are not reccomended for trolling.Few service centers that have outboard knowledge.If it was mine to do it would be a OMC 5,5.5,or 6 hp
from the 50s-70s 2 cyl. smooth,relatively quiet,easy to service routine parts readily available some right here at iboats,A proven rugged design and you could buy a dandy for half the Briggs cost and fully refurbished for the cost of a Briggs.

 

[popsmazz1]

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friend of mine has one, hates it he paid 500.00 for it one yr. old, wont use it anymore, can"t get 200.00 for it, dont waste your money, get a water cooled.

 

[Drowned Rat]

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I used to have one and never had any mechanical problems with it. It did vibrate really bad. Can't be used on a kicker bracket because it amplifies the vibration and it will rattle your fillings out. I'm not kidding. They are kinda loud although not as bad as many say. I think it's the kind of noise it creates that annoys people. I does sound just like a lawn mower running, only 3 feet from your head. It also has lots of cheap plastic parts on it. None ever broke on mine, but I didn't own it that long. I also don't like the fact there is no tilt lock on it. And it's ugly.

The up side? It's a reliable engine. It will idle along all day long, no problem. Never overheats. It's downside, being air cooled, can also be a plus. You can start it anywhere without water. And the biggest perk? It's cheap.

 

[running cougar]

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Thx guys great info. What would you recomend for a 12 ft flatbottom boat? hp? where to look also? mph of it also?

 

[steelespike]

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Hp rating may be on a plate on the transom.Flat bottom boat? Wood,aluminum,fiberglass? What is the width at the bottom and top.
For a boat of that size I like the Evinrude/Johnson motors of 5 to 10hp.
reliable,reasonably quiet,smooth,easy to work on,many parts new and used all the way back to the early 50s.Some right here at Iboats.

 

[Sea Rider]

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Not recommended for salt water use, lacks corrosion anodes, so wash/rinse well after use with lots of fresh water.

Happy Boating

 

[running cougar]

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Thx. Its 12ft 32 inches wide. Its very narrow. Dosent have a Plate on it to identify anything. The brand is Hercules. Does anyone know Anything about that brand. Yes i have narrowed ot down to getting a 5hp outboard. Justdont know what brand. I would really like it used. Thx any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[wbeaton]

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Johnson/Evinrude 5, 5.5 or 6 hp from 1955-79 would suit you best.