Yamaha T9.9 vs. T8 High Thrust

[landingzone]

Anyone have knowledge of function of a Yamaha T.8 vs T9.9 as a kicker for a 24' salmon boat? Dealer says T8 is working fine on several boats this size & larger. It can come with power tilt where the T9.9 does not.

[stinger]

Merc 9.9 is available with power tilt/trim & remote controls. Don't have any experience with that size engine on 24' boats. The 8 & 9.9hp engines are the same engine except a little different carb. Regardless of what your going to put it on I'd go with the 9.9 for the difference in money.

[HitorMissIV]

Dick, Yukon Joe put an 8hp high output yamaha on his 30' Sport Craft this past spring. He loves that little motor, it actually pushes it up & down the river at 5mph. He says it will keep his boat under power even in 4' to 5' waves . Trolling is super & fuel economy . It also is tied into his auto pilot and works great. I'll probably put one on my 265 next fall.

Randy

[HitorMissIV]

Dick, Yukon Installed an 8hp high output on his 30' Sport Craft. It pushes his boat up & down the river at 5mph. He says it trolls great & is super on fuel. I plan on installing one this fall on my 265. Check with Mike's Marina He also makes transom brackets for the boats.

[landingzone]

Thanks Randy. I talked to Yukon and he has nothing but praise for the T8 Yamaha on his 30' Sportcraft. I think that is the way I'll go because it has power tilt and that will save about $800 on the power Panther bracket vs. going with the 9.9 which doesn't come with power tilt.