Is Nissan kicker motor a good motor?

[ronsspas]

I'm looking to buy a small kicker motor for my 1981 16' Lowe boat. I like to get a 5hp up to 10hp motor. I've been looking at the 8hp Nissan motor. I don't know anything about them. Another thing I want this motor for a future deep V boat upgrade. Would a 20" versus 15" shaft be practical, since I don't know want my future boat is? I appreciate any info or answers. thanks

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Is Nissan kicker motor a good motor?

No better or worse than anything else on the market and your putting the cart before the horse. Buy the engine after you get the boat.

 

[tommays]

Re: Is Nissan kicker motor a good motor?

With a kicker deeper (long shaft) is always better to keep a clean flow of water on the prop for good thrust

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Is Nissan kicker motor a good motor?

I agree, for a kicker a L/S is better, it can be mounted so the prop gets clean water and stays in the water during rough conditions, plus still keep the power head out of the water.