Hi ! Is my 73 Evin 9.5hp ok to troll with?

[1rawdawg007]

Hey ya'll !

Am I gonna be ok trollin with a 70's 9.5 hp on my 14 Jon? I thought I saw somewhere that it isnt really made for trolling. I just want to know if I should sell it and get a 4 or something.
The 9.5 has killer low idle and seems like it may do the job. I have less than $100 invested in it and I know I can sell it and have plenty of money to get the " right motor".
Would appreciate input to this.

 

[marinemech1]

Re: Hi ! Is my 73 Evin 9.5hp ok to troll with?

Sure why not its actually a fisherman model...who trolls more then fisherman??
Use good oil at 50:1 and be sure motor is running too temperature.
And try to avoid ethanol enhanced gas(at all costs)
Wayne

 

[F_R]

Re: Hi ! Is my 73 Evin 9.5hp ok to troll with?

Of course you can troll with it. Unless your question concerns the boat speed at engine idle. Because it has a bigger propeller than something like a 3hp, it naturally will be moving the boat at a higher speed than a smaller motor at the same engine speed. So, if you are looking for barely moving speeds, a smaller motor will do better. Otherwise, take your pole and go fishing.

 

[Rick.]

Re: Hi ! Is my 73 Evin 9.5hp ok to troll with?

It's a great trolling motor. What I like best (I have a 73-9.5 Evinrude) is the speed adjuster at the hing of the throttle. You can really dial in the speed your looking for with it. I normally troll between 1.6 and 3 MPH. One thing I recommend is after a days trolling don't just shut it off. Take it for a five minute run at full throttle and it will clean the plugs and exhaust of crude. That's what I do and it keeps on ticking. Best of luck. Rick.

 

[1rawdawg007]

Re: Hi ! Is my 73 Evin 9.5hp ok to troll with?

Ok, now Im excited... Im headin out tomorrow.
Thanks for reminder to blow out motor.. I usually do it several times during the day, as Im an old dirt biker..lol Brrriing .....brrrrring
Good point about the ethanol fuel, most of the " bargain stuff" has plenty of ethanol in it as well as some "branded" gas..
California gas is junk anyway. Ahh I remember the pink high octane leaded days, I can remember the smell and how fast it evaporated.. Good stuff. Oh and about .35 for 104 octane, yeah I aint young, but not old either..

Thanks so much, this forum does rock !