Briggs and Stratton outboard

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2010/04/11 11:13:17 (permalink)

Briggs and Stratton outboard

Has anyone used a Briggs and Stratton 5hp. outboard. I'm thinking of buying one for my 14ft.Starcraft, something for P.I. bay and other small lakes. It's air cooled and comes with a 2 year warranty and Briggs and Stratton engine should be easy to work on if needed. Any feedback would be appreciated, Thanks.
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    nitro 929
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    RE: Briggs and Stratton outboard 2010/04/11 11:46:27 (permalink)
    I had one it ran good.  The only things is it sound like a lawn mower.  Other than that I never had a problem with it. 
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    RE: Briggs and Stratton outboard 2010/04/11 14:38:06 (permalink)
    That's the only negitive thing I've heard about them so far is it's a little on the loud side,but I think I can live with that.
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    RE: Briggs and Stratton outboard 2010/04/12 22:53:29 (permalink)
    They are air cooled, not liquid I believe. They are load and don't have any cover on them to protect carb. Water and Carbs don't mix. My buddy had one as a trolling motor. As soon as he would take a wave it would stall and be a bear to get started again. If you are just wanting to tool around the bay on nice days, not a bad option. Very affordable and will get the job done.
     
     



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    RE: Briggs and Stratton outboard 2010/04/13 14:11:14 (permalink)
    Thanks i'll remember that about the carb.I just need something to get me from one fishing spot to another. what does they are load mean?
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    RE: Briggs and Stratton outboard 2010/04/13 14:59:02 (permalink)
    methinks load = loud.?

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    RE: Briggs and Stratton outboard 2010/04/13 17:18:33 (permalink)
    oh, I keep hearing it's on the loud side. but anyone know if it's just lawnmower loud or jackhammer-neighbors calling the cops loud.
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    RE: Briggs and Stratton outboard 2010/04/14 12:07:37 (permalink)
    Sorry...I meant loud....I would compare them to a pressure washer or lawnmower engine of the same horsepower..
     
     



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