Best type of motor-IO or outboard

[Bigfun]

Hi. I need info. on what type of motor would best meet my wishes. I'm going to buy a used 24'-26'walk-around/hardtop. I'll be fishing in the great lakes and ocean so I'd like a motor that Ican use for long runs and trolling. I'm leaning toward a 4-stroke outboard. My main concern is fuel economy especially while trolling. I have the choice of IO with or without kicker, single or double 4-sroke with/without kicker or 2-stroke with/without kicker. Is their one engine out their that can do it all i.e., power for offshore runs and fuel sipping trolling? thanks

 

[Solittle]

Re: Best type of motor-IO or outboard

Kurt - Let me welcome you before this thread completely fills up. You should be overwhelmed with views on what is best. For me, I'll stay out of it.<br /><br />Howard<br />Miami, Fl

 

[masterp]

Re: Best type of motor-IO or outboard

If you like to do a bunch of trolling, I think your best investment is a kicker of the appropriate size for the boat your buying. I like to troll and am also looking into a boat set up for trolling and family fun. I'm looking at a kicker for slow speed and low fuel consumption. I think it's a little hard to get larger engines to slow down enough for the speeds I like to troll at.