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Trolling for Kokanee salmon at Bullards Bar, Northern California.

2008-08-16T12:53:00.000-07:00

Bullards Bar Reservoir is located 35 miles east of Marysville. The closest town with stores, restaurants and bars is Camptonville, a few minutes from the boat ramps. In scenic Tahoe National Forest at an elevation of 2,005 feet. Bullards has 55 miles of rugged shoreline with 4,700 surface acres of water. The lake holds a wide variety of fish, including, rainbow and brown trout, catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and kokanee salmon.

Kokanee salmon fishing during the summer is popular with locals and 'flat landers' as well. The typical rigs to fish for these land-locked salmon are either lead-core line or down rigged flashers in front of a small spinner or spoon. Some guys swear by a kernel of white corn or two on the lure. The corn appears to work but not yellow,only white corn. Trolled slowly at various depths it is possible to get the limit of five fish quickly and pursue the other things the lake has to offer.

Having lived in the area for years without a boat I often went out with friends or fished from shore when the kokanee spawn in the fall. During the spawn the fish turn from silver to red and can be caught jigging from shore in some areas.

When I did get the boat is how I found out that trolling really slow is not a rule for catching salmon. Two friends and I launched the 1957 15' aluminum boat and its relatively heavy 35 h.p. engine into the lake on a late summer morning. We rig our spinning gear with the above described flashers and bait but nobody has lead-core line or the down rigging supposedly needed to get deep enough to these fish. Slow trolling at about seventy feet is the normal for the conditions that day.

The boat needed carburetor adjustments and a small child could water-ski behind us at the slowest speed possible. We killed the crap out of those kokanee while making wide circles around other fishing boats. At times that I could react quick enough,
I had to jam it in reverse when we got a hit. Otherwise a fish lip would be all that was reeled in. I don't know who was more amazed, us or the other fishermen watching us catch fish and make a wake at the same time. Never have tried 'fast trolling' again neither can I remember catching more salmon so quickly!

Central California Lakes(Alpine-Blue Lakes)

2008-05-26T22:11:00.000-07:00

Central California

Alpine Lake
Alpine Lake is located Approximately 55 miles southeast of Angels Camp at an elevation of 7,230 feet in the pristine Stanislaus National Forest. The lake has a surface area of 179 acres. All boating is allowed within a 10 mph speed limit. Campgrounds are located near the lake suitable for both tents and RV's along with a overflow area available. Rental boats are available as well as groceries, bait, tackle, gas, and a snack bar. Alpine is well noted by local fisherman as a premier lake for trophy rainbow trout. For more information contact USFS at (209) 795-1381. Western Sports Shop (415) 456-5454. Lake Alpine Lodge (209) 753-6358.

Aqueduct (Kern County)
The California Aqueduct is the principal water conveyance structure for the California State Water Project and is the first statewide water resources development in the United States. The Aqueduct runs from the Delta east of San Francisco, south 293 miles to the Tehachapi Mountains where it is pumped over the mountains to Los Angeles. The Aqueduct consists of a concrete canal, 40 ft. wide at the base, and has an average depth flow of 30 feet. Many areas along the Aqueduct are accessible for fishing, which can be enjoyed day or night. The California Aqueduct holds a wide variety of fish species, including striped and largemouth bass, catfish, carp, bluegill, and crappie. The excellent big catfish and striped bass fishing are most popular with Aqueduct anglers. Kern County Fishing Information (805) 833-8657.

Bass Lake
Bass Lake is located approximately 55 miles east of Madera at an elevation of 3,400 feet in the beautiful Sierra National Forest. Bass Lake contains 1,165 surface acres of water and is extremely popular for both fishing and water skiing. Multiple camping facilities are located around the lake accommodating tents, RV's, and group camping. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing and jet-skis. Improved launching facilities are available as well as boat rentals, gas, bait, tackle, and groceries. Bass Lake holds both a variety of species of fish including rainbow and brown trout, catfish, bluegill, perch, crappie, bass, and Kokanee salmon. For more information contact Mariposa Ranger District at (559) 683-4665. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP. The Pines Resort (800) 350-7463. Forks Resort (559) 642-3737. Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce (559) 642-3676.

Berryessa Lake
Berryessa is located in the beautiful wine country of the Napa Valley at an elevation of 440 feet. Lake Berryessa is one of the largest manmade lakes in California with a surface area of 13,000 acres and 175 miles of shoreline. The surrounding shoreline is covered with majestic oak and Manzanita. Water temperature in the summer can reach a comfortable 75 degrees that is excellent for swimming and water skiing. Rainbow and brown trout, catfish, crappie, bluegill, and silver salmon are all abundant. There are several resorts and camping facilities located on the west side of the lake. For more information contact the County of Solano Parks Department at (707) 421-7975. Spanish Flat Resort (707) 966-7700. Lake Berryessa Marina Resort (707) 966-2161. Napa Chamber of Commerce (707) 226-7455.

Blue Lakes
lue Lakes is located approximately 40 miles west of South Lake Tahoe at an elevation of 8,000 feet in the El Dorado National Forest. Both the upper and lower lakes have unimproved launch facilities suitable for small boats only. There are four campgrounds located near the lakes suitable for tents, trailers or RV's. Come prepared, facilities are limited. Blue Lakes offers excellent alpine trout fishing in a primitive and serene setting. For more information contact the PG&E Land Projects at (916) 386-5164. Sorenson's Resort (530) 694-2203.
Eastern Sierra Lakes(Topaz-Virginia)

Eastern Sierra Lakes(Topaz-Virginia lakes)

2008-05-26T22:04:00.000-07:00

Eastern Sierra’s

Topaz Lake
Topaz rests on the California - Nevada state line at an elevation of 5,012 feet. Topaz Lake has approximately 25 miles of shoreline surrounded by sage covered mountains. Topaz is closed for fishing from October 1st through the end of December. The lake permits all boating as well as overnight boating and jet-skis. Topaz has improved launch facilities, a full service marina and boat rentals available. There are several campground situated around the lake, most with full service hookups. Topaz offers excellent fishing with rainbow trout heavily stocked and large native brown trout abundant. For more information contact the Douglas County Recreation Area at (775) 266-3343. Topaz Lake RV Park (530) 495-2357. Topaz Marina (775) 266-3236.

Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes are located approximately 12 miles southwest of Bridgeport at an elevation of 7,000 feet in the beautiful Eastern Sierra's. Complete resort and marine facilities are available with several campgrounds suitable for tent, RV, and group camping. Power water craft is allowed (water-skiing in upper lake only) and boat rentals are available at the marina as well as improved launch facilities. Groceries, bait, tackle, and cabins are available near the lake. Twin Lakes provide excellent fishing for large rainbow and brown trout and also contains a good population of eastern brook and Kamloop trout. For more information contact Twin Lakes Resort at (760) 932-7751. Upper Twin Lakes (760) 932-7071. Bridgeport Ranger District (760) 932-7070. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP. Mono Village (760) 932-7071. Doc and Al's Resort (760) 932-7051.

Virginia Lakes
Virginia Lakes are located approximately 20 miles southeast of Lee Vining at an elevation of 9,700 feet in the Sierra National Forest. Virginia Lakes consists of ten small lakes and offers a wilderness like setting with adequate supplies and facilities located near the lakes. There are two improved camping facility accommodating both tents and RV's (no hookups); group camping available. Boating is limited to non-powered and electric boats with a 10 mph restriction; launching facilities and rentals are available. Virginia Lakes is truly the trout fisherman's paradise providing both quality and quantity rainbow and German brown trout. Groceries, cabins, bait, tackle, and public bathing facilities are available at the lakes. For more information contact Bridgeport Ranger District at (760) 932-7070. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP. Virginia Lakes Resort (760) 647-6484. Virginia Lakes Pack Outfit (760) 937-0326.
Eastern Sierra Lakes(June -Tahoe)

Eastern Sierra Lakes(June Lakes-Tahoe)

2008-05-26T21:58:00.000-07:00

Eastern Sierra’s
June Lakes Loop
June Lake Loop consists of four lakes just off of highway 395. Grant Lake is the largest with 1,100 surface acres. Gull Lake is the smallest with 64 acres situated on the eastern slope of the High Sierras at an elevation of 7,600 feet in the beautiful Alpine forest. Swimming, backpacking, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, and hunting are some leisure activities offered. Power boats are permitted with a 10 mph speed restriction with the exception of Grant Lake where water-skiing is permitted. Fishing is limited to brown, rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout but catches are usually rewarding. June Lake, Gull Lake, and Silver Lake have camping facilities operated by the USFS. For more information contact June Lake Marina at (760) 648-7226. Silver Lake (760) 648-7525. Gull Lake (760) 648-7539. Grant Lake (760) 648-7964. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP. June Lake Mountain Reservations (800) 648-2211.

Lundy Lake
Lundy Lake is located approximately 15 miles northeast of Lee Vining at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Lundy Lake is 1 mile long and 1/2 mile wide with a rocky aspen and pine covered shoreline. There are many hike-in lakes located near the lake and Lundy is the trailhead to the 20 lakes basin. Camping facilities are available at the lake suitable for tents, trailers, and RV's; full hook-ups available. Powered boats are allowed with a 10 mph speed restriction; hand launch only, however, rentals are available at the lake. The fishing at Lundy consists of rainbow, brown, and brook trout but is often very rewarding with both quantify and quality fish. There is a store located at the lake providing bait, tackle, groceries, and supplies. For more information contact Ken's Sporting Goods at (760) 932-7707. Mono County Parks (760) 932-7911.

Mammoth Lakes
The Mammoth Lakes basin rests at the doorway to the beautiful High Sierras. These lakes range from an elevation of 8,540 feet to 9,250 feet. These lakes are heavily stocked with rainbow trout and easily accessed by boat or foot. There are complete facilities located in the community of Mammoth Lakes within a short driving time. The Mammoth Lakes area has numerous camping facilities as well as cabins and resorts. Horseback riding, backpacking, hunting, boating, hiking, and skiing are some of the more popular activities available. Fishing in Mammoth lakes is excellent, all lakes are well stocked with rainbow trout and large native browns are not unusual in your catch. For more information contact Mammoth visitors center at (760) 924-5500. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP. Poconobe Resort (760) 934-2437. Lake Mary Marina (760) 934-5353. Mammoth Mountain RV Park (760) 934-3822. Mammoth Reservation Bureau (800) 462-5571.

Rock Creek Lake
Rock Creek Lake is located approximately 25 miles east of Bishop at an elevation of 9,682 feet in the beautiful Rock Creek Canyon of the Inyo National Forest. Rock Creek Lake contains 65 surface acres of clear, cold, snow melt water. Camping facilities are located near the lake accommodating both tents and RV's; group camping available. Powered boats are allowed although a 5 mph speed limit is enforced. Unimproved launch facilities are available as well as boat rentals at Rock Creek Lake Resort. Fishing is excellent at the lake as well as numerous nearby streams. Rainbow, brown, and brook trout provide a majority of the action but eastern brook and golden trout are also common among limits. For more information contact Rock Creek lakes Resort at (760) 935-4311. Rock Creek Lodge (760) 935-4170. Tom's Place Resort (760) 935-4493. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP. White Mountain Ranger District (760) 873-2500. Also check out www.rockcreeklake.com for information on Rock Creek Lake and surrounding areas.

Saddlebag Lake
Saddlebag Lake is located approximately 13 miles northeast of Lee Vining at an elevation of 10,090 feet and is the highest lake in California that is reachable by road. Saddlebag is situated near the entrance of Yosemite and offers a beautiful, rugged, glacial environment. Boating is limited to small craft (to 16 feet), unimproved launching facilities are available as well as rental boats. There is one campground at the lake suitable for both tents and small RV's. Fishing consists of rainbow, brook, golden, and Kamloop trout and is usually very rewarding for the angler. Concessions are available as well as bait, tackle, and miscellaneous supplies. For more information contact Mono Lake Ranger District at (760) 647-3044. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP.

Tahoe Lake
Nicknamed "The Lake of the Sky" by Mark Twain. Tahoe rests at the elevation of 6,230 feet in the beautiful Sierra Mountains. Lake Tahoe is approximately 22 miles long, 12 miles wide and 72 miles around. Tahoe is famous for crystal clear waters, beautiful mackinaw and Kokanee salmon, and many attractions and activities around the lake. Lake Tahoe has numerous camping facilities located around the lake. Sand Harbor is great for lying around and absorbing the alpine sun. Swimming, fishing, hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding are some activities that are available. For more information contact the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority at (800) 288-2463. Forest Service Camping (530) 544-5994. State Parks Camping (800) 444-7275. City of South Lake Tahoe Camping (530) 542-6096. Tahoe City Parks & Recreation Camping (530) 583-5544. Kingfish Guide Service (530) 525-5360. North Lake Tahoe Marina (530) 546-8248. Lakeside Marina (530) 541-6626. Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce (530) 541-5255.
Northern California Lakes(Indian valley- Lewiston)

Eastern Sierra Lakes(Bridgeport-Indian Creek)

2008-05-26T21:50:00.000-07:00

Eastern Sierra’s
Bridgeport Lake
Bridgeport Reservoir rests at an elevation of 6,500 feet near the quaint mountain community of Bridgeport. This 4,400 surface acre lake holds a large number of huge brown trout. All boating is permitted as well as overnight boating. There are two campgrounds located on the east shore along with a full service marina and improved launch facilities. Backpacking, swimming, biking, and hunting are also available in the area. For more information contact Falling Rock Marina (760) 932-7001. Kens Sporting Goods (760) 932-7707. Paradise Shores Park (760) 932-7735.

Convict Lake
Convict Lake is one of the most beautiful places in the Eastern Sierra with crystal clear water surrounded by steep rugged mountain peaks. Convict has three miles of pine-covered shoreline resting at an elevation of 7,583 feet. There are two campgrounds located at the lake suitable for tents or RV's (no hookups, open April through October). Power boats are permitted with launch facilities and rentals available. Convict holds a good population for both brown and rainbow trout with many trophy fish taken yearly. For more information contact Convict Lake Resort at (800) 992-2260.

Crowley Lake
Situated in the Eastern High Sierras at an elevation of 6,500 feet Crowley offers some of the best trout fishing in the state. This 650-acre lake is home to many ten pound plus brown trout. In addition to trout, Crowley also is famous for excellent Sacramento perch fishing. Trout season starts last Saturday April through July 31. All boating is permitted with improved launch facilities and rentals available. There are several campgrounds situated around the lake suitable for both tents and RV's; some with full service hookups. For more information call Crawley Lake Fish Camp at (760) 935-4301. Chamber of Commerce (760) 935-4666.

Huntington Lake
Huntington Lakes rests at an elevation of 7,000 feet in the majestic Sierra National Forest. This man-made lake is 6 miles long and 1/2 mile wide with 14 miles of forested shoreline. There are several campgrounds situated around the lake that are operated by USFS, suitable for tent, RV's and group camping. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing and jet-skis with full service marinas and improved launch facilities available. Huntington is well stocked with rainbow trout and also holds brown and brook trout as well as kokanee salmon. For more information contact Pine Ridge Ranger Station at (559) 855-5360. Rancheria Marina (559) 893-3234. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP. Eastwood Visitors Center (559) 893-6611.

Indian Creek Reservoir
Indian Creek Reservoir is located approximately 40 miles southwest of Carson City, resting on the eastern slope of the Sierra's at an elevation of 5,650 feet. The lake has 160 surface acres of water and is surrounded by heavily pine forested shoreline. There are several campgrounds located at the lake accommodating tent. RV, and group camping (no hookups & no reservations excepted). Only small boats are permitted with a speed limitation of 5 mph, however, paved launching facilities are available. No swimming is allowed in the lake. Indian Creek Reservoir holds a good population of both rainbow and brown trout. For more information contact the Carson City BLM office at (775) 885-6000. Grover's Corner (530) 694-2562. Grover Hot Springs (530) 694-2248. Alpine Chamber of Commerce (530) 694-2475.
Northern California Lakes(Siskiyou-Whiskeytown)

Northern California Lakes(Siskiyou-Whiskeytown)

2008-05-26T21:44:00.000-07:00

Siskiyou Lake
Lake Siskiyou is located approximately 65 miles northwest of Redding at an elevation of 3,181 feet, resting in the shadows of Mount Shasta. The lake has 5.5 miles of shoreline and with a surface area of 435 acres surrounded by majestic pine trees. Excellent camping facilities are located at the lake suitable for tent, group, or RV's; full hook-ups available. All boating is permitted although limited to a 10 mph speed restriction. The lake has a full service marina with rental boats and improved launch facilities. Siskiyou is well noted by fisherman for the excellent trout fishing and wide variety, including, rainbow, brown, Kamloop, and brook trout. For more information contact Lake Siskiyou (530) 926-2618, Lake Siskiyou Marina at (530) 926-2617.

Spaulding Lake
Lake Spaulding is located approximately 30 miles west of Truckee at an elevation of 5,015 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Spaulding has a surface area of 698 acres and is surrounded by granite rocks and conifer forested hillside. The lake has one campground that is suitable for tents of RV's and one undeveloped boat-in camping area. All boating is allowed including water-skiing and jet-skis, however, lake levels drop dramatically in the summer months making it difficult for launching. Fishing consists of rainbow and brown trout with excellent quality fish usually among the limits. For more information call PG&E Land Projects at (916) 386-5164.

Stampede Reservoir
Stampede Reservoir is located approximately 15 miles north of Truckee at an elevation of 5,949 feet in the Tahoe National Forest. The lake has a surface area of 3,450 acres and 25 miles of sage and coniferous shoreline. There are several campgrounds at the lake operated by the USFS that are suitable for tent, RV's or group camping. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing, jet-skis, and swimming. Water levels drop dramatically toward the end of summer, however, extended low water launch ramps are available. Stampede holds a large number of trophy class rainbow and brown trout and the fisherman is commonly well rewarded. For more information call Truckee Ranger District (530) 478-6257. Tight Lines Guide Service at (530) 273-1986. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP.

Trinity Lake
Trinity Lake is located just north of Redding along Interstate 5 at an elevation of 2,370 feet in the beautiful Trinity Alps. Trinity has 147 miles of pine, cedar, and oak covered shoreline with 16,400 surface acres of water. Many campgrounds are located around the lake offering group, RV, or tent camping. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing, jet-skis, and swimming. There are full service marinas with fishing, skiing, and houseboat rentals and improved launching facilities. Trinity holds a good population of trout, catfish, bass, bluegill, and kokanee salmon. For more information contact the USFS at (530) 623-2121. Wyntoon Resort (530) 266-3337. Cedar Stock Resort (530) 286-2225 Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP. Trinity Apls Marina (530) 286-2282, Trinity Center Marina (530) 286-2225.

West Valley Reservoir
West Valley Reservoir is located approximately 20 miles south of Alturas at an elevation of 4,780 feet. West Valley contains 970 surface acres of water with 7 miles of sparse shoreline. Only primitive camping facilities are available, however, overnight camping in you watercraft is allowed. The lake has one launch ramp and all boating is permitted as well as water-skiing and jet-skis. The lake holds a good population of Eagle Lake trout, catfish, and Sacramento perch. For more information contact the Modoc County Ranger at (530) 233-3939.

Whiskeytown Lake
Whiskeytown Lake is located approximately 10 miles north of Redding at an elevation of 1,210 feet. The lake has 36 miles of coniferous shoreline and 3,250 surface acres of water. There are three campgrounds located around the lake accommodating tent, RV, (to 36 feet) and group camping. All boating is allowed as well as skiing and jet-skis with improved launch facilities and boat rentals available. Whiskeytown is an excellent fishing lake holding both a variety and quality fish, the most popular being trout and bass. For more information contact the Lake Administrator at (530) 241-6584. Oak Bottom Marina (530) 359-2269. Camping Reservations (800) 365-CAMP.

Northern California Lakes(Pillsbury-Shastina)

Northern California Lakes(Pillsbury-Shastina)

2008-05-26T21:29:00.000-07:00

Pillsbury Lake
Lake Pillsbury is at an elevation of 1,818 feet in the pristine Mendocino National Forest approximately 100 miles from Santa Rosa situated on the famous Eel River. Pillsbury has several campgrounds located at the lake accommodating tents, RV's, and trailers. All boating is allowed including water-skiing and jet-skis as well as overnight boating. There is a full service marina, snack bar, grocery store, and restaurant located near the lake. Rental boats, bait, and tackle are located at the marina along with an improved launch ramp. Fisherman enjoy an abundance of rainbow and brown, sunfish, and an occasional salmon. For more information contact the USFS at (707) 275-2361. Lake Pillsbury Resort (707) 743-1581. Soda Creek Resort (707) 743-1593. Lake County Visitors Center (800) LAKESIDE.

Prosser Creek Reservoir
Prosser creek Reservoir is located approximately 40 miles west of Reno, Nevada In the beautiful Tahoe National Forest at an elevation of 5,715 feet. Prosser is a 740 surface acre lake with 11 miles of sage covered shoreline. All boating is allowed under 10 MPH, no water-skiing or jet-skis allowed although swimming is permitted. There are several camping facilities located around the lake accommodating both tents and RV's with group camping available. Prosser offers some of the finest California trout fishing with both rainbow and brown trout ready to jump on the stringer. For more information call Mountain Hardware at (530) 587-4844. Truckee Ranger District (530) 478-6257. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP.

Rollins Lake
Rollins Lake is located approximately 50 miles east of Sacramento in the majestic Western Sierra's. Rollins has a surface area of 825 acres with 26 miles of oak and pine covered shoreline. There are several camping facilities located near the lake suitable for tents, RV's, or group camping as well as boat-in camp sites only accessible by boat, here is a map of the Peninsula Campground. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing and jet-skis with a full service marina with rentals and supplies. Rollins has four improved launch facilities making it more convenient and less crowded. Rollins holds a large population of trout and a wide variety of species, including, rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and Eagle Lake along with sunfish, bass, catfish, and kokanee salmon. For more information contact. Rollins Lake Resort (530) 346-2837. Greenhorn Campground (530) 6100. Orchard Springs Campground (530) 346-2212.

Round Valley Reservoir
Round Valley Reservoir is located approximately 3 miles west of Greenville in the beautiful Plumas National Forest at an elevation of 4,600 feet. There is one campground located at the lake with 50 sites suitable for tents, RV's, or trailers with hot showers available. Boating is allowed but limited to fishing only with a 7.5 HP limit. No swimming or body contact with the water is permitted. There is one launch ramp and boat rentals are available. Round Valley Reservoir is famous for it's excellent black bass fishing, as well as quality catfish and bluegill. For more information contact the Round Valley Resort at (530) 258-7751. Plumas County Visitors Bureau (800) 326-2247.

Ruth Lake
Ruth lake is located between Red Bluff and Eureka on highway 36 at an elevation of 2,650 feet. Ruth lake was formed in 1962 by the damming of the Mad River and has a surface area of 1,200 acres. All boating is permitted as well as jet-skis, water-skiing, and swimming. There are several campgrounds located on the east side of the lake accommodating tents, RV's and trailers as well as a group camping area. The lake has a full service marina with boat rentals available and improved launching facilities. for the fisherman Ruth Lake offers a good population of rainbow trout, bass, and catfish and an occasional kokanee salmon. For more information contact Ruth Lake Community Services at (707) 574-6332. Lake Marina (707) 574-6524.

Shastina Lake
Lake Shastina is located approximately 30 miles south of Yreka in the shadows of Mt. Shasta on the Shasta River. Shastina does not have camping facilities but nearby Juanita lake does. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing and swimming. Boat rentals are available at the marina. Tennis, golf, and a water slide offer added attractions for the outdoor enthusiast. Lake Shastina is well noted by local fishermen as an excellent trout fishery and the lake also holds a decent population of bass, bluegill, crappie, and silver salmon. For more information contact Lake Shastina at (530) 938-4624. Goosenest Ranger Station (530) 398-4391.

Northern California Lakes(Manzanita-Oroville)

Northern California Lakes(Manzanita-Oroville)

2008-05-26T21:23:00.000-07:00

Manzanita Lake
Manzanita Lake is situated just south of Highway 89, about 50 miles east of Redding in the beautiful Lassen National Park. This lake is not stocked but holds some fine trophy rainbows. When the ice thaws in the spring feeding becomes quite heavy. No motorized boats are allowed. This is an excellent float tube lake with plenty of open water and fairly easy lake access. Manzanita is a catch and release only lake and you must use single point barbless hooks and artificial baits. For more information contact Lassen National Park at (530) 595-4444.

McCloud Lake
Lake McCloud is located approximately 80 miles southeast of Redding at an elevation of 3,000 feet. McCloud has a surface area of 520 acres and a spectacular rocky pine covered shoreline. All boating is permitted and the lake has one improved launch facility. There is one small unimproved campground located at Star City Creek. McCloud is a very popular lake for fishing and holds a large number of trophy rainbow and brown trout. For more information contact McCloud Ranger District at (530) 964-2184. Friday's RV Retreat ( 530) 964-2878.

Medicine Lake
Medicine Lake is located approximately 50 miles northeast of McCloud off of Highway 89 in the beautiful Modoc National Forest at an elevation of 6,700 feet. Once the center of a volcano, this 640 acre lake is said to be at least 150 feet deep in places. There are four well maintained campgrounds located at the lake suitable for tent, RV, or group camping. All boating is allowed as well as water-skiing, jet-skis, and swimming, There is one improved and two unimproved launch ramps located around the lake. Although remote, the lake is very popular for fishing holding a good number of rainbow and brook trout. For more information contact the Doublehead Ranger District at (530) 667-2246.

Mendocino Lake
Lake Mendocino is located approximately 65 miles northeast of Santa Rosa on the east fork of the Russian River above Coyote Dam at an elevation of 750 feet. Mendocino has 15 miles of oak covered shoreline and a surface area of 1,740 acres. There are several campgrounds located around the lake well suited for tents, trailers, RV's, or group camping. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing, jet-skis, and swimming. There are two improved launch ramps and a full service marina with boat rentals and concessions available. As for the fisherman Lake Mendocino is very well know for the excellent striped bass and huge channel catfish action. Mendocino also holds a good population of bluegill, crappie, and smallmouth bass. For more information contact the Park Manager at (707) 462-7581. Lake Marina (707) 485-8644. Camping Reservations (707) 485-8644.

Oroville Lake
Lake Oroville is located approximately 75 miles northeast of Sacramento on the famous Feather River at an elevation of 950 feet. Lake Oroville has 15,500 surface acres and 169 miles of oak and chaparral covered shoreline. There are many camping facilities from improved with full hookups to boat-in located at the lake accommodating tents, RV's, or groups camping. All boating is permitted as well as overnight boating, water-skiing, jet-skis, and swimming. For the angler Oroville offers a wide variety of fishing including Coho and king salmon, trout, bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. For more information contact the Oroville State Recreation Department at (530) 538-2200. Lime Saddle Marina (800) 834-7517. Camping Reservations (800) 444-7275. Bidwell Canyon Marina (800) 637-1767.
Northern California Lakes(Collins-Frenchman)

Northern California Lakes(Indian valley- Lewiston)

2008-05-26T21:18:00.000-07:00

Indian Valley Reservoir
Indian Valley Reservoir is located about 80 miles north of Sacramento at an elevation of 1,480 feet . The lake has a surface area of 3,800 acres and 41 miles of shoreline. Boating is limited to 10 mph and water-skiing and jet-skis are not permitted although swimming is allowed. There is one improved campground and several unimproved campgrounds located at the lake with RV camping available on the south end. Indian Valley holds a wide variety of fish including Trout, catfish, steelhead, bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, and smallmouth. There is a store located at the lake offering limited supplies, bait, tackle, and groceries. For more information contact Indian Valley Store at (530) 662-0607.

Iron Canyon Reservoir
Iron Canyon Reservoir is located approximately 60 miles northeast of Redding at an elevation of 2,700 feet in the beautiful Trinity National Forest. The lake has 15 miles of forested shoreline and 500 surface acres of water. There are two campgrounds located at the lake suitable for tents or RV's (24 foot limit.) Private boats are allowed, however, water-skiing is not permitted. Fishing at Iron Canyon consists of brown and rainbow trout and the angler is often rewarded with quality and quantity fish. For more information call (530) 275-1587.

Iron Gate Reservoir
Iron Gate Reservoir is located approximately 15 miles northeast of Yreka at an elevation of 2,343 feet on the famous Klamath River. Iron Gate is 7 miles long and contains 825 surface acres of water. There are several small campgrounds located at the lake suitable for tents, RV's, or trailers. Improved launching facilities are available and all boating is permitted but limited to a 10 mph speed restriction in most areas. Boat rentals are available at nearby Copoco Lake store. For the fisherman Iron gate offers an abundance of yellow perch, trout, bass and catfish as well as seasonal runs of salmon and steelhead in the Klamath River. For more information call (530) 842-3521. Copoco Lake Store (530) 459-3655. River flows and lake levels (800) 547-1501.

Juanita Lake
Juanita lake is located approximately 40 miles southwest of Klamath Fall along Highway 97 in the beautiful Klamath National Forest at an elevation of 5,150 feet. Juanita has a surface area of 55 acres and two miles of conifer wooded shoreline. The lake has one well maintained campground suitable for tents, trailers, or RV's. Boating is limited to non-powered craft and launching facilities are available. Juanita is well stocked with rainbow and brown trout and also holds a fair population of bass and catfish. There is a grocery store and gas station located within six miles of the lake. For more information contact the Goosenest Ranger Station at (530) 398-4391.

Lewiston Lake
Lewiston Lake is located approximately 35 miles west of Redding at an elevation of 1,915 feet with a surface area of 615 acres and 15 miles of shoreline. There are several camping facilities located around the lake accommodating tents of RV's. All boating is permitted with a speed restriction of 10 mph with one improved launch facility. Boat rentals are available at the marina as well as fuel, bait, tackle, and snacks. Lewiston Lake is noted as a big trout lake and also holds a good population of bass, catfish, and bluegill. For more information contact the District Ranger Station at (530) 623-2121. Lakeview Terrace Resort ( 530) 778-3803 Trinity County Chamber of Commerce (800) 421-7259.

Northern California Lakes(Collins-Frenchman)

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Collins Lake
Collins Lake is located approximately 25 miles north east of Marysville in the pristine Mother Lode Country. Collins rests at an elevation of 1,200 feet and has 13 miles oak and pine covered shoreline. There are two campground located at the lake suitable for tent, trailer, or RV's; full service hook-ups are available. All boating is permitted year-round; water-skiing is only allowed May 15th through September 15th. Boat rentals are available at the marina. Excellent day use facilities including a swimming beach are located on the west side of the lake. Collins is well known for the quality, trophy class trout and also holds a good population of catfish, bluegill, bass, and crappie. For more information contact Collins Lake at (800) 286-0576. On the web at www.collinslake.com

Davis Lake
Lake Davis is located approximately 80 miles south of Susanville at an elevation of 5,775 feet with a surface area of 4,025 acres. Take Interstate 395 south to Hallelujah Junction, west on highway 70, then follow the signs. Lake Davis is a very popular destination for fly fishermen. The western and northern shorelines offer the best access for float tubes. There are several campgrounds in the area, the largest being Grizzly and Grasshopper hosting 125 single-family sites with flush toilets, piped water, fire rings, and garbage service. The maximum stay is 14 days. Swimming and water-skiing are not permitted in the lake. There are several boat launch facilities around the lake with Honker Bay and Lightning Tree being the most popular. Davis holds a good number of rainbow and brown trout as well as a fair population of bass and catfish. For more information contact the Mohawk Ranger Station at (530) 836-2575. Miner Moe's Guide Service (530) 478-1986. Dollard's Sierra Market (530) 832-5251. Grizzly Store & Camp (530) 832-0270. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP.

Donner Lake
Donner Lake rests at an elevation of 5,969 feet in the beautiful Tahoe National Forest 2 miles west of Truckee. Donner has 7.5 miles of alpine covered shoreline and crystal clear blue water. There are three campgrounds offering tent, trailer, or RV camping as well as two resorts located at the lake. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing and jet-skis. Swimming is permitted and there is a nice swim beach located on the south shore. Donner offers improved launching facilities as well as a full service marina with boat rentals located on the north side of the lake. For the fisherman, Donner holds a good population of rainbow and brown trout as well as kokanee salmon. For more information contact Donner State Park at (530) 582-7892. Mountain Hardware (530) 587-4844. Camping Information (530) 582-7892. Camping Reservations (800) 444-7275.

Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is located about 17 miles northwest of Susanville at an elevation of 5,100 feet. Eagle Lake contains 27,000 surface acres of water 100 miles of timbered shoreline. The northern end of the lake is mostly characteristic of high desert country. Brush and junipers cover the surrounding area. Rocks and patches of reeds makeup the shoreline. The south end of the lake is forested with pines, cedars, and firs. The Eagle Lake marina and boat launch are located at the south end of the lake. Fishing at Eagle Lake opens each year on the Memorial Day weekend and closes on Dec. 31. Eagle Lake is nationally known for its trophy Eagle Lake Trout. The average size fish caught at Eagle is 3 - 5 pounds with the record fish caught being around 15 pounds. There are several public campgrounds situated at the south end of the lake with flush toilets and piped water. For more information contact the Eagle Lake Ranger District at (530) 257-4188. Sep's Pro Fishing (707) 449-8413. Eagle Lake Marina (530) 825-3454. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP. Eagle Lake RV Park (530) 825-3133.

Frenchman Reservoir
Frenchman Reservoir is situated about 80 miles west of Highway 395, and 25 miles south of Susanville. Frenchman rests at an elevation of 5,558 feet in the Plumas National Forest and has 21 miles of sage and pine covered shoreline. All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing, jet-skis, and overnight boating. Frenchman has two boat ramps that are easily accessible except during severe winter weather. There is one improved and three unimproved campgrounds situated around the lake suitable for tent, RV's and trailers. Frenchman is well known for excellent rainbow and Kamloop trout fishing and also holds a population of catfish. For more information contact the Beckwourth Ranger Station at (530) 836-2575. Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP. Plumas County Visitors Bureau (800) 326-2247.
Northern CA Lakes (Almanor-Bullards Bar)

Northern CA Lakes (Almanor-Bullards Bar)

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Almanor Lake
Lake Almanor rests in the beautiful Lassen National Forest at an elevation of 4,550 feet. This huge man made lake is 13 miles long and 6 miles wide with a surface area of 28,000 acres. There is ample improved camping facilities located around the lake. For those who like the comfort of home there are several private resorts located near the lake. Almanor is a popular Northern California summer get-away offering clear blue water, excellent water-skiing, full service marinas and boat rentals. The lake holds a good population of kokanee and Coho salmon as well as bass, trout, and catfish. For additional information contact the PG&E Land Department at (916) 386-5164. Lassen View Resort (530) 596-3437. Plumas County Visitors Bureau (800) 326-2247. PG&E Campgrounds (916) 386-5164. USFS Campgrounds (800) 280-CAMP. Northshore Campgrounds (530) 258-3376.

Antelope Lake
Antelope Lake rests at an elevation of 5,000 feet in the Plumas National Forest. Antelope has 16 miles of pine timbered shoreline and a surface area of 950 acres. There are several improved campgrounds situated around the lake that provide group, tent, and RV camping with disposal facilities. Antelope Lake, as well as the surrounding streams are a trout fisherman's paradise. The lake is home to a good population of large rainbow and brown trout, catfish, and the famous Eagle Lake Trout. Water-skiing and swimming are allowed. There is a store located at the lake with adequate last minute supplies, bait and tackle, and food. For more information contact the Mt. Hough Ranger District at (530) 283-0555. That Dam Company (510) 223-1661. Camping Reservations (800) 280-CAMP.

Benbow Lake
Benbow is an excellent choice for a weekend getaway. At an elevation of 365 feet this 230 acre lake is created by the damming of the Eel River. Only non powered boats are allowed, but Benbow is excellent for sailing or rowing. Paddle boats and canoes are available for rent at the marina. Swimming is allowed and there is a well maintained beach area. The State of California operates a park and campground located at the lake and for those who require comfort Benbow Inn would be an excellent choice. There are RV facilities with full hookups, cable TV, and a swimming pool located near the lake. For more information contact Benbow Lake at (707) 247-3318. Benbow Valley RV Resort (707) 923-2777.

Black Butte Lake
Black Butte Lake rests in the rolling hills 8 miles west of Orland, California at an elevation of 470 feet. Black Butte has 40 miles of shoreline and contains 4,460 acre feet of water. There are several well maintained camping facilities situated around the lake operated by the US Army Corps. There is a full service marina with boat rentals available. Water-skiing, jet-skiing, and swimming is allowed. Black Butte is famous for the excellent spring crappie fishing and abundance of bass, catfish, and bluegill. Hunting is permitted in designated areas with restrictions. For more information contact the Black Butte Park Manager at (530) 865-4781. Black Butte Marina (530) 865-2665. Camping Reservations (877)-444-6777 or www.reserveusa.com. Check out Black Butte on the Internet at www.spk.usace.army.mil/cespk-co/lakes/blackbutte.html

Blue Lake (Lake County)
Blue Lakes are located approximately 78 miles north of Santa Rosa at an elevation of 1,400 feet. There are several campgrounds located near the lakes suitable for tents, trailers, or RV's, as well as full service hook-ups. All boating is permitted although limited to a 5 mph speed restriction. There are boat rentals available as well as concessions, full service stores, motels, cabins, resorts, restaurants, picnic areas, and swimming beaches. Blue Lakes offer quality trout, bass, catfish, and bluegill fishing . For more information contact Le Trianon Resort at (707) 275-2262. Lake County Visitors Center (800) 525-3743. Kelley's Kamp (707) 263-5754

Bocca Reservoir
Bocca Reservoir rests at an elevation of 5,700 feet in the beautiful Tahoe National Forest just 28 miles west of Reno . Bocca has 15 miles of pine covered shoreline with a surface area of 980 acres. There are 2 campgrounds located at the lake with a total of 100 campsites suitable for tents or RV's without full hookups. Water-skiing, jet-skis, and swimming are allowed with improved launch facilities available. For the fisherman Bocca offers excellent rainbow trout action with good numbers of large fish available. For more information contact the Truckee Ranger Station at (530) 478-6257. United Trails Store (530) 587-8282.

Britton Lake
Lake Britton is located approximately 65 miles northeast of Redding at an elevation of 2,760 feet in the beautiful Trinity National Forest. Britton contains 1,600 surface acres of water and 18 miles of pine covered shoreline. There are several camping facilities located at the lake suitable for tents or RV's (35 foot limitation). All boating is permitted as well as water-skiing, swimming, and jet-skis. Boat rentals are available at the lake as well as bait, tackle, gas, and food. Fishing is usually excellent in both the lake and nearby streams. Britton holds a good number of trout, bass, and crappie. For more information call (530) 335-2777. Camping Reservations (800) 444-7275.

Bullards Bar Reservoir
Bullards Bar Reservoir is located 35 miles east of Marysville in the beautiful Tahoe National Forest at an elevation of 2,005 feet. Bullards has 55 miles of rugged shoreline with 4,700 surface acres of water. There are several campgrounds located at the lake suitable for tents, trailers, group camping, or RV's. All boating and water-skiing is allowed. The lake holds a wide variety of fish, including, rainbow and brown trout, catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and kokanee salmon. Noted by local fishermen for an excellent summer largemouth bite. For more information contact the Yuba Ranger Station at (530) 288-3231. Emerald Cove Resort & Marina (530) 692-3200.
Outboard motor Evinrude

Tohatsu Outboards

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Tohatsu Outboards
Tohatsu Outboards are produced by Tohatsu Corporation. 1956 ushered in the production of the first Tohatsu Outboards (1.5 hp). Since then, Tohatsu outboards have capably served a variety of marketplaces: commercial fishing, marine transport, recreation and competition. They are the second largest producer of outboards in the world and a leader in innovative design with the environmentally conscious TLDI series of Two-stroke Low pressure Direct Injection outboards that meet current EPA regulations for the U.S. Mercury outboards from 30 hp and below are rebadged Tohatsu's and all Nissan outboard engines in North America are Tohatsus with a Nissan decal.
Guided Fishing Trips

Evinrude outboard motors

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Evinrude outboard motorsFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Evinrude Outboard Motors is a major brand of outboard boat motors. Founded by Ole Evinrude, it was formerly owned by the Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC), and is now owned by Bombardier Recreational Products.
Evinrude outboards use primarily two stroke engines in their larger models (40 horsepower and above), and four stroke engines in most of their smaller models.
Evinrude outboards used carburetors until the late 1990s, when FICHT, a fuel injection technology, was introducted.
After Bombardier acquired the Evinrude and Johnson Outboards brands, FICHT technology was replaced by E-TEC direct fuel injection. This improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, oil usage, noise levels, and maintenance needs. Evinrude E-TEC was the first outboard engine technology to win the American Environmental Protection Agency 2005 Clean Air Excellence Award which recognizes low emission levels. It is also recognized as acceptable for use by the European Union.
Evinrude the dragonfly, a character from Disney's The Rescuers, was likely inspired by this company--the dragonfly mans a leaf as a sort of airboat in several scenes.
Outboard motor review Mercury

All about Mercury Marine

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Mercury Marine outboard motors
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Company beginnings
The company began when engineer Carl Kiekhaefer purchased a small outboard motor company in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Kiekhaefer's original intention for the Kiekhaefer Corporation was to make magnetic separators for the dairy industry. The purchase included 300 defective outboard motors. Kiekhaefer and a small staff of employees rebuilt the motors and sold them to a mail-order company. The motors were so sound that the buyer purchased more. Kiekhaefer designed motors that withstood the elements better than his competition, and called the motor Mercury after the fleet-footed Roman god. Kiekhaefer took 16,000 orders at the 1940 New York Boat Show.
World War II
World War II changed the corporate climate, and Kiekhaefer sought a government contract to design two-man air-cooled chainsaws. Army engineers were unable to design a lightweight motor. Kiekhaefer designed a new lightweight chainsaw in 2 months. The Kiekhaefer powered chainsaw was able to cut through a 24-inch (610 mm) green log in 17 seconds, while it took the nearest competitor 52 seconds. Mercury was awarded the contract, and was the world's largest chainsaw manufacturer by the end of the war.
Post-war history
Mercury foresaw Americans interest in boating would increase after the war. Kiekhaefer introduced a 19.8 cubic inch, 10 horsepower (hp), two-cylinder alternate firing design motor at the 1947 New York Boat Show called the "Lightning" or KE-7.
NASCAR racing
Main article: Carl Kiekhaefer
Kiekhaefer decided to promote his company by owning a NASCAR and AAA team. The team dominated NASCAR Grand National (now Busch Series) (at one point winning 16 straight races), even though it only competed in 1955 and 1956. The team won the 1955 and 1956 NASCAR championships with drivers Tim Flock and Buck Baker. One of Mercury's innovations was using dry paper air filters, which are still standard in automobiles today.
1950s through 1970sIn 1957 Kiekhaefer started testing at a Florida lake he called "Lake X" in order to keep the location secret. Later that year the company designed a new 60 hp (45 kW) motor named "Mark 75." Two Mark 75 motors set an endurace record by running non-stop for over 50,000 miles (80,000 km) over 68 3/4 days on Lake X. The motors were refueled as they ran, and averaged 30.3 miles per hour.
In 1961 the company merged with the Brunswick Corporation.
The company introduced the MerCruiser motor at the 1961 Chicago Boat Show. The motor would later take over 80 percent of the world market.

Carl Kiekhaefer resigned as President of Kiekhaefer Mercury in 1969, and the name was changed to Mercury Marine. During this time, Mercury produced snowmobiles, like many other companies in the late 60's. The first ones incorporatd a 250 cc two man chainsaw engine. In 1971, they came out with the Rocket, and Lightning models. These sleds combined aluminum tunnels with Canadian Curtiss Wright (CCW) engines. The Rocket was a 340, and the Lightning a 400 with electric start. By 1972, Mercury started production of the Hurricane, a lightning fast sled with slide suspension (as opposed to bogie wheel). This started off a new era in snowmobile construction for the whole industry and the sled's basic format set up what we see today in modern snowmobiles. Mercury was renowned in the 1970s as one of the best racing and performance snowmobile manufacturers, as well as an industry leader in marine engine production.
All about Outboard Motors

All about Outboard motors

2008-05-26T12:54:00.000-07:00

Outboard motor
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
General uses
Outboard motors for a boat are developed as a self-contained unit with engine, subsidiary systems, and propeller, designed to be mounted at the stern (rear) of the craft. They are the most common motorized method of propelling small watercraft.

As well as providing propulsion, outboards provide steering control, as they are designed to pivot over their mountings and thus control the orientation of the propeller. The transmission leg in the water also acts as a rudder even when the propeller is not providing power.

When boats are out of service or being drawn through shallow waters, outboard motors can also be tipped forward trimmed up over their mounts to elevate the propeller and transmission shaft out of the water to avoid accumulation of seaweed or hitting underwater hazards such as rocks.

Types of motors
Small outboard motors are truly self-contained, with integral fuel tanks and controls mounted on the body of the motor and steered by a "tiller" directly connected to the motor. Such small motors can weigh as little as 12 kilograms (approximately 26 pounds) and provide sufficient power to move a small dinghy at around 15 km/h (9 mph), far faster than possible with oars. They are highly portable, able to be removed by simply loosening their mounting clamps. Small outboards usually use a manual pull start ignition system while larger models often have electric start similar to a car.

Manufacturers have produced large outboard designs, with sufficient power to be used on boats as long as 9 metres (30 feet) or more. Manufacturers also produce electric outboards, commonly referred to as "trolling motors", which are used on very small craft or on small lakes where gasoline motors are prohibited, as a secondary means of propulsion on larger craft, and as repositioning thrusters while fishing for bass and other freshwater species in the US, where their quietness and zero emissions outweigh the range deficiencies shared with electric cars. Diesel outboards are also available, but their weight and cost make them impractical for most purposes.

Pump-jet propulsion (replacing the conventional propeller) is available as an option on most outboard motors. Like other types of pump-jet propulsion systems, they offer virtually no cavitation, giving the boat more maneuverability and the ability to operate in very shallow water. However, the low efficiency compared to propellers has seen them restricted to specialized applications.

History and developments
The first practical outboard motor was created by Norwegian-American inventor Ole Evinrude in 1909.
Historically, most outboards have used two-stroke engines fitted with a carburetor due to their simplicity (and consequent reliability), low cost, and high power-to-weight ratios - weight issues being particularly important as too much weight over the stern of boats tends to impede their handling. However, the high specific fuel consumption and high emissions associated with traditional carburated two-stroke engines has led to the development of more sophisticated engines. Most manufacturers have marketed four-stroke engines, often with computer controls, fuel injection, variable camshaft timing, multiple valves per cylinder, and supercharging. Others have focused on developing computer controlled direct-injected two stroke engines. Either of these designs can reduce fuel consumption and emissions markedly, especially at low engine speeds, albeit at the expense of greater cost and complexity.

Marine engines also benefit from the ability to draw an unlimited supply of cooling water from the environment; this eliminates the need for radiators and cooling fans, lowering complexity and weight.

Outboard motor manual link list

Outboard Motor Manufacturers

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Outboard Motor Manufacturers

Bombardier makes Evinrude and Johnson

Briggs & Stratton Gas & Electric Outboards small outboards

British Seagull Outboards no longer made

Chongging Fano Development Company - small outboard from China

Gull Outboards small outboards

Honda Marine

Mercury Marine

Marine Power Mercury's European group

Nautic Outboards

Nissan

Parsun Chinese outboards also at
ParsunEngines.com

Ruggerini diesel outboards from Italy

Selva Marine Outboards Italy

Sail Chinese outboards also at Sail Outboards USA

Star - Chinese outboards

Sun Jin Dynamics small outboards from Korea

Suzuki U.S. U.S. corporate site

Suzuki Japan corporate site

Yamaha-Motor North America Page Yamaha still sells the hydradrive primarily outside the U.S.

Yamaha-Motor European Page

Yamaha-Motor Japanese Page

Yanmar diesel outboards

Zongshen also called Chongging Zongshen, small gas and diesel outboards from China

Marine-Outboards.Com pricing information for several OB lines

Ultra Shallow Running Outboards or Similar Drives

Bog Hog Mud Motors very shallow running

Go-Devil Shallow running outboard

ProDrive Shallow Water Outboards mud boat drives

Scavenger Backwater Motors (shallow water running)

Stump-Jumper shallow running outboard

Taiwan Marine Engine (TME) outboards

Takt Outboard - small outboard from China

Tanaka small outboard motors from Japan

Tayako Motors - small outboard from Japan

Electric Outboard and Trolling Motor Manufacturers

Amemco American Marine electric outboards
Briggs & Stratton electric outboards
eCycle Marine
Electric Launch Company / ELCO electric outboards
Griffin Electric Outboards
Minn Kota electric outboard
MotoGuide Brunswick's electric outboards
Outboard Electric Co high performance electric outboards
Ray Electric Outboards electric outboards
Reservoir Runner
Torqeedo small German electric outboard

Industrial / Commercial Outboards

Harbormaster large outboards for barges

Sykes Hydromaster Steerable Marine Drives hydraulic drives 50-150 HP

Kaplan and Associates Hydraulic Outboard Drives for
boats and barges

part 2 Briggs review

YAMAHA part 2

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Racing heritage
Yamaha has a long racing heritage where it has had its machines and team win many different competitions in many different areas, for example both road and off road racing, also Yamaha has had great success with riders such as Bob Hannah, Heikki Mikkola, Kenny Roberts, Chad Reed, Stefan Merriman, Wayne Rainey, and the latest, Valentino Rossi. Yamaha is known to those who are older in age as the designer of the modern motocross bike, as they were the first to build a production mono-shock motocross bike (1975 for 250 and 400, 1976 for 125) and one of the first to have a water-cooled motocross production bike (1981, but 1977 in works bikes).

Since 1962 ,Yamaha produced production road racing grand prix motorcycles that any licensed road racer could purchase. In 1970, Non-factory "privateer" teams dominated the 250cc World Championship with Great Britain’s Rodney Gould winning the title on a Yamaha TD2.

Motorcycle models
Yamaha has made an extensive number of two- and four-stroke scooters, on-road and off-road motorcycles. The Yamaha XS 650, introduced in 1970, was such an overwhelming success that it crippled the British monopoly of vertical twin motorcycles.

MotorcyclesYamaha Alba
Yamaha Frog
Yamaha Libero
Yamaha Gladiator
Yamaha Mest
Yamaha Eccy
Yamaha Passol
Yamaha EC-02
Yamaha Passol-L
Yamaha Yz85

Mopeds
Yamaha PAS (Nickel metal hydride battery)
PAS Lithium (Lithium ion battery)
PAS Business (Ni-Cd battery)
Yamaha YQ50 Aerox R
Yamaha Jog
Yamaha Jog R
Yamaha Neo's
Yamaha BW'S
Yamaha FS1 (Yamaha FS1E)
Yamaha Lagend
Yamaha DT50
Yamaha TZR
Yamaha QT50

Golf carts
Yamaha G1
Yamaha Drive

Personal Watercraft
WaveRunner

Wheelchairs
JW Active
JW-IB
Nesquick sponsored Race chair

Wheelchair upgrade partsJWX-1
JW-II
JW-I
Wetard chair 85

All-Terrain Vehicles
BW80 / 200 / 350
YFZ450
Raptor 80 / 350 / 660 / 700
Blaster 200
Banshee 350
Warrior 350
Bruin 350
Kodiak 400 / 450
Grizzly 80 / 125 / 350 / 400 / 450 / 600 / 660 / 700
Big Bear 400
Wolverine 350 / 450
Tri-Z 250

SnowmobilesYamaha has recently claimed a 100% four-stroke snowmobile line-up, making them the only snowmobile manufacturer to do so. In Canada though, there are still three models that Yamaha manufactures that are still 2 stroke. They are the Bravo, VK 540 and the Venture XL. Yamaha had introduced four-strokes to their line-up in 2003 and the line-up became four-stroke based for model year 2005. Many say that Yamaha has proven snowmobiles can be clean, efficient, and reliable all while maintaining strong performance. The RX-1 released in 2003 was the first performance-oriented four-stroke snowmobile to ever hit the market. It was not, however, the first modern four-stroke snowmobile produced. That honor belongs to Arctic Cat for their Yellowstone Special, released in 2000, which was designed as a rental sled that could meet Yellowstone National Park's stringent emission requirement. However, the Yamaha received much criticism for its weight disadvantage when compared to similar two-strokes, despite its excellent fuel economy and low-range torque. Yamaha is now on the cutting edge of four-stroke technology with the introducing of their 80FI engine which is equipped on the Phazer and Venture Lite models. This engine has one of the highest specific output of any four-stroke in production, with 160 HP/L, Yamaha achieves this even without the use of a forced induction system. Yamaha is also a key player in the "four-stroke wars", which are a series of advertisements from opponent Ski-Doo who claim their 2-tec and power-tek equipped two-strokes are still cleaner and more efficient than four-strokes, while Yamaha still claims the four-strokes are cleaner. Yamaha also broke a multi-year absence from sno-cross in the winter of 2006-07 with their introduction of a factory race team headed by former Arctic Cat racer Robbie Malinoski.

Current line-upBravo
Apex
Attack
Nytro
FX Nytro
Phazer (4th Generation)
RS Rage
RS Vector
RS Venture
VK Professional

Significant previously produced models
Bravo
coRy
Enticer
Exciter
Phazer (1st-3rd Generations)
Mountain Max
RX-1
SnoScoot
Sno Sport
SRV 540
Brand loyalty

About YAMAHA

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Yamaha Motor Company
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Type Public
Founded July 1, 1955
Headquarters Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan
Revenue 12 billion US$ (2005)
Operating income 900 million US$ (2005)
Net income 550 million US$ (2005)
Employees 39,300 (2005)
Website Yamaha Motor Global
Yamaha Motor Company Limited (ヤマハ発動機株式会社, Yamaha Hatsudōki Kabushiki-gaisha?) (TYO: 7272), a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company (whose HQ is at 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka), is part of the Yamaha Corporation. After expanding Yamaha Corporation into the world's biggest piano maker, then Yamaha CEO Genichi Kawakami took Yamaha into the field of motorized vehicles on July 1, 1955. The company's intensive research into metal alloys for use in acoustic pianos had given Yamaha wide knowledge of the making of lightweight, yet sturdy and reliable metal constructions. This knowledge was easily applied to the making of metal frames and motor parts for motorcycles. Yamaha Motor is the world's second largest producer of motorcycles. It also produces many other motorized vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, outboard motors, and personal watercraft.

The Yamaha corporate logo is comprised of three tuning forks placed on top of each other in a triangular pattern.

In 2000, Toyota and Yamaha Corporation made a capital alliance where Toyota paid Yamaha Corporation 10.5 billion yen for a 5 per cent share in Yamaha Motor Company while Yamaha and Yamaha Motor each bought 500,000 shares of Toyota stock in return.
SRX
SRX 440
SX R
SX Viper/Venom
Venture
VK 540
VMAX
VMAX SX
Vmax
Vmax-4

SnowblowersYT-600E
YT-600ED
YT-660EDJ
YS-870
YS-870J
YS-1070
YT-1080ED
YT-1080EX
YT-1290EX
YT-1290EXR
YS-1390A
YS-1390AR

Remote-controlled helicoptersYamaha R-50
Yamaha R-MAX

[edit] Outboard motors
4 stroke series
4 stroke jet drive series
2 stroke V6
2 stroke portable / mid range
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Become a Member/Mailroom

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Part 2 of Briggs review

2008-05-25T14:39:00.000-07:00

I then moved my body forward and tried the throttle again and made the copper Brick get up and plane! For the sake of safety, I had already gusseted the transom with ½”plywood instead of ¼” as the plans called for, and I put extra oak framing there also. I mixed copper in the epoxy of the bottom with a layer of 6-ounce cloth and instead of wood rub strips, I put full dimensional 1”X2” on edge UHMW. The boat was not yet finished, but it had been glassed fully with 1” seam tape and a layer of 6-ounce cloth everywhere and 4” taped seams on the outside. It has 5.2 mm luan plywood with red oak framing and motor mount. It has ½” fir plywood gussets and they will be covered with 3 mm luan for a matching finish. I will place the mast as per the plan, but I will make a rudder that fits over the motor mount with nylon webbing for rudder attachment.

You wanted to hear about the motor and not the boat. After a little fooling around with starting and stopping the motor, I picked up my wife and dog. We cruised out to Modoc Point near where I live. I live on the shores of Upper Klamath Lake. The lake is thirty-eight miles long and varies in width from five to about twenty-five miles wide. It is a great test bench for any boat I could ever build. This Briggs & Stratton engine was eating up the lake like nobody’s business. At full throttle I could cruise at about 12 miles per hour with my wife Nan, dog Spuds and myself. I varied the throttle to break in the new motor and my wife was caught off guard a few times by the deceleration. We had a grand time out on the lake. The motor at full speed vibrates like any other one cylinder engine. Backing off the throttle limit’s the vibration, but you lose the top speed.

The motor runs like a champ and starts the first time every time no matter what the temperature. It is snowing now, and duck and goose season is in full swing. I do not have the constitution to go boating in this type of weather since the ducks and geese aren’t even flying in the stuff. This motor is not a Honda, but then it isn’t priced like a Honda. The motors that are being sold now are for fresh water. They are air-cooled and quiet, something that two cycle motors are not.

I have given this motor a lot of testing, and I feel the only thing that could improve it is a complete remote steering and gearshift control. I feel it is not rated in a correct manner. I live at an elevation of 4,500 feet. A normal 5 hp engine should lose about 12 percent of its power at this elevation. In no way should that motor make the P.C. Bolger Brick plane with my twenty-seven acre body. I have always weighed over 200lbs, but now from my back injury I weigh 280 lbs. The Boat weighs 75 lbs and the motor weighs 53 lbs without the three gallons of fuel. I forgot to mention that you could cruise all day on a gallon of fuel with this Briggs & Stratton. I have been forbidden to disclose under penalty of death what Nan weighs. My Pomeranian must weigh 155 lbs soaking wet, though!

With price cuts this time of year at most marine outlets, you could save a thousand dollars over the price of a Honda outboard with the Briggs & Stratton outboard. I wholeheartedly endorse this outboard to the readers of this magazine. It is about time that America builds a quality outboard at a price that all of its boaters can afford. With its three-blade propeller, solid gearbox, and above average power, I know it is a great deal. When I spoke with Briggs & Stratton they told me that a saltwater version is in the works, but would not give me a deadline. As a pusher motor for a sailboat, this outboard is perfect. It does have a short shaft, and I don’t know if a long shaft version will ever happen. With a lowering motor mount, it would work fine as an auxiliary for any boat under twenty-five feet or even larger.

Now let’s get our gear ready for winter and remember to drain your lower end on any inboard/outboard or outboard motors you have. I hope this will convince any of your significant others to place one of these under your Christmas tree (hint, hint). Everyone deserves an outboard like this.

From John’s floating tool crib to your boat-yard,

John Cupp

Outboard Motor Review:Briggs & Stratton

2008-05-25T14:36:00.000-07:00

Briggs & Stratton Outboard Motor Review: Let me explain it is mostly aluminum! The premiere small engine manufacturer of America and the world, Briggs & Stratton has made a brilliant move building a 5 hp four-cycle outboard motor. No, it isn’t the same engine as on your lawn mower. It is a brand new design strictly for marine use.

A long anticipated motor from a USA citizen’s perspective. I was weaned on small Briggs & Stratton motors for go-carts, mini bikes, and yes, the faithful lawn mower. I learned the sound that they would make when you milled the head down to raise the compression. I also know the sound of a head gasket leak when that same over-milled head would blow the gasket out the side. Then you had to find solid metal gaskets made from copper so the engine would run for longer than ten minutes. I always wanted to mount one of these lawn mower engines to a boat, but other projects took precedence, and I never got my wish. This is why I was so excited when I called Briggs & Stratton and spoke with them about getting a motor for testing.

I was surprised when it arrived in one box. I didn’t think that the fuel tank and motor could fit together in the same box, but they did. It was a compact shipping crate and the motor with a 3-gallon tank were well protected from the rigors of shipping. My wife about fell over when she saw the box and immediately demanded that I take it out of the living room where I had put it before taking it out of the box. I explained to her that it would not get the house smelling because it didn’t have any gasoline or oil in it. She informed me that she would throw a tablecloth over the whole thing if it stayed there a minute more than it should. It seemed small at first but it was a rather large box!

What a shock when I opened the box and found a camouflaged motor! I think the rep thought it was a hunting magazine when I mentioned Duckworks Magazine and MAIB. Camouflage is the brand new option for the motor and it looks great. When I go to a messabout, I’ll just put bushes on my boat and sneak up on group.

What a nice finish this motor has, and everything looks in its place. The throttle grip has just enough tension to not accelerate but make it very easy for turning. Briggs & Stratton provides everything you need except the gasoline, and even then they give you additive so your gas won’t go bad and cause varnish in the carburetor. This motor is far from a lawn mower just in its ignition system. It has full electronic ignition and a speed governor. The motor will never go above its four thousand RPM red line. I put gasoline in the tank, hooked on the hose and put oil in the crankcase. It was the moment of truth when I switched the line open on the petcock and pressed the gas line bulb a few times. Choke and VROOM! Take off the choke, and it fired up perfectly so I shut it down.

With the help from my wife and the lawn tractor we managed to get the copper P.C. Bolger Brick and Briggs & Stratton outboard motor to the shore across the road from my house. I put the PFD’s in the boat and paddled out where I thought there were no rocks and started the motor. Every time I pulled the starter cord the engine would fire up. I then eased the outboard into reverse and backed up. So far so good. I slipped the very crisp gearshift into neutra,l then forward, and off I went. It actually scared me when I gave it a little gas.
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2008-05-25T14:25:00.000-07:00

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Outboard motor review -Mercury

2008-05-25T14:08:00.000-07:00

Introduction: For months anglers and boaters have held their breath in anticipation of the unveiling of Mercury’s much hyped “Project X.” Mercury promised to shake up the industry with the introduction of this new powerplant, and two days ago at the Miami International Boat Show the veil of secrecy was lifted and the propulsion system known up to this time as “X” finally had a name….Verado.
Impressions: The holy grail of marine motors would deliver extreme power, refinement, low noise, excellent fuel economy, reliability, and all the while making sure to meet all of the increasingly strict emissions specifications in all states. Mercury stepped up to the challenge and five years ago begun development of the new system. The project took over 100 million dollars since conception to today’s realization, and countless hours on the side of Mercury Marine engineers.
The main engine is based on a 2.6 liter double overhead cam platform, and features 24-valves. Mercury chose to use an inline-six configuration for better balance and reduced vibration and noise. This is part of the reason why the Verado has such a unique profile. Patrick Mackey, President of Mercury, confirmed that the Verado's engine was designed and built internally, and does not make use of another outboard manufacturer's product, or any other existing Mercury engines.
The Mercury engineers didn't just set out to build a next generation marine engine, they decided to pioneer a new propulsion system. "Verado" is not just the outboard engine, but an entirely integrated system that includes electro-hydraulic steering, as well as a digital throttle and shift system dubbed "SmartCraft." SmartCraft Digital Throttle & Shift uses a data cable link between the control system and the engine. This gives the driver instantaneous throttle control at every rpm level, such precise control has never before been offered on any other outboard system.
The Mission: There is no doubt that 4-stroke engines are among the most fuel efficient and reliable engines available today, but lack the torque that 2-stroke engines are able to deliver. Mercury set out to build an engine that not only delivers unprecedented torque and power capable of beating any comparably sized 4-stroke engine, they sought to match any other 4-stroke in emissions, noise, and economy, as well as take on just about any 2-stroke engine in raw performance. Basically a marine engine with "no compromises."
Power and Precision: The Verado family of motors will launch in 200, 225, 250. and 275HP configurations, and is premeditated to deliver incredible torque with a smaller displacement, making it the most powerful four stroke engine on the market. How do they plan to do it? The answer is by being the first production outboard to embed a supercharger into the motor! Mercury co-worked with IHI Turbo America to build the supercharger system which effectively forces a higher air volume into the combustion chamber, which results in more throttle response. The centrifugal supercharger is cooled via an active air intercooler that is designed to inject boost air that is the exact same temperature as pure intake air. In the engine itself, each piston is also individually cooled for optimal performance.
Speed & Control: The weight for each engine, including the entire steering system and mounting bracket tops out at 630lbs. According to Mercury this is the lightest complete system in its class. By using digital controls versus traditional mechanics Mercury should be able to shave off a few pounds, but were not sure if it is enough to put the Verado's complete package weight below the competition. Outboard by itself the Verado definitely weighs more than current motors. Whether or not the addition of 50-80lbs translates into more power will ultimately depend on actual field tests. Initial tests of the Verado seem to reveal an extremely solid powerband, with torque comparable to even larger 2-stroke engines.

The SmartCraft drive system is completely managed by computer, and this electronic drive system eliminates cables and junctions and presents instant throttle response. The digital control allows boaters a much greater freedom when it comes to various configurations of gauges and information. In addition since the controls and readouts are all communicated to via electronics it would be easy to set up a second set of controls, useful on larger boats, especially those with dual towers.

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2008-05-25T14:01:00.000-07:00

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2008-05-25T13:58:00.001-07:00

Part 2 of Brand Loyalty

2008-05-25T13:47:00.000-07:00

Lets Explain the "Yes" Part: ( Is there one brand better than the other?)
Well for certain situations one brand actually is better than the other...........for you. This does not apply to everyone since not everyone has the same needs and applications for these motors. Some motors provide features and benefits better than others but in a comparison of all motors each have their subtle differentiation. In order to alleviate a homogenous market, brands have utilize a small degree of product differentiation. The functionality and mechanics of different brands all have one thing in common....performance.
Here are a few scenarios that we feel make sense to choose one brand over the other:
You want a motor that gives you the option of changing shaft length by adding or subtracting a component.
In this scenario you may consider a Johnson or Evinrude (others convert as well) outboard since the 4-15hp outboard motors have extension kits.
You have to have an outboard motor that has a gear shifter integrated into the tiller.
In this scenario you may consider a Mercury or Mariner outboard since they are the only brand that has the shifter built right into the twist tiller.
You want a sailboat motor that weighs under 60lbs but has the power of a 10hp.
In this scenario you may consider a Nissan or Tohatsu because they have one of the best sailboat 2-strokes the 9.8 hp
You are not concerned with weight and you want to have the most powerful motor for the horsepower rating
In this scenario you may consider a Suzuki since we have found them to be the most powerful motors for their rating. (Based on our tests. We make no statements claiming that Suzuki's will beat any other motor)
You want to find the right outboard for you by researching the features that each brand offers. It is foolish to exclude brands because of what you heard, you should do it based on concrete facts such as features.
Reputed "Off Brands"
This is probably the most important section of this article. THERE ARE VERY FEW IF ANY OFF BRAND OR GENERIC OUTBOARD MOTOR PRODUCERS IN THE USA TODAY. As of now there are only a handful of outboard motors that can be considered generic. Since the EPA has mandated emission regulations on outboard motors most of these companies have decided to get out of the motor business.
We do not regard Tohatsu, Nissan, Suzuki, Gamefisher, Mariner, Force or Chrysler as "off brands". Each of these brands have produced some of the best running outboard motors. Just because you do not see dealerships on every street corner does not mean that these motors are not quality products. In fact, we have found that Tohatsu/Nissan and Suzuki to have excellent engineering and innovative technology. We find that almost every used Nissan, Tohatsu, and Suzuki that we come across, regardless of appearance, have been strong runners. Many lodges and resorts world wide love these motors because of their durability and pricing. As far as Gamefisher, Chrysler and Force go these are great motors as well. They are economy motors that are targeted for a price conscious consumer. This does not mean that they have a shorter life span this basically means that they are less refined and may have less features(such as F-N-R clutch) than high priced motors. You should never disregard these motors as an purchase option just because of perceived notions.
Summary:
We at AFA Marine feel very confident that all manufacturers today and of years past have all been pretty consistent in putting out a great product. Outboard motors are some of the most sophisticated engineering that man has ever created. The thought and intuition that went into creating and designing outboard motors is very fascinating. In order to produce an engine that functions as a propulsion device for a water craft it must be able to handle the elements. Almost all engines that were created have been able to handle the test of time, stress, usage, and abuse. With this in regard there are a few brands that decided to take an economical marketing approach which meant using cheaper materials. For the most part, you can count on almost any brand or outboard motor to function well if taken care of.
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AFA Marines article on brand loyalty.

2008-05-25T13:26:00.000-07:00

For many people the decision to purchase an outboard engine is based on brand loyalty or past experience with a particular brand. For others it is from what they have heard by word of mouth, forum talk, or some opinionated article they have read. The question posed is "does it really matter which brand you go with? Is there one brand better than the other?"

The answer YES and NO.

First we will explain the "No" part: ( Is there one brand better than the other?)
So you have heard bad things about Mercury and only good things about Johnson OMC? People have told you that Chrysler engines were junk and Yamaha motors are the only motors that hold up in saltwater? You are too scared to purchase a Tohatsu or Nissan because you are not familiar with the engine? All of these propositions are typical opinions and sentiments that individual boaters have preached. None of these are concrete facts that all boaters can agree on. Lets check out the most common scenarios related to brand loyalty that we at AFA Marine come across:
If you ask a dealer from each brand they will all tell you that their motors are the best and that everyone else's outboards are junk.

The reason is obvious, they probably want to make a sale for their brand.
If you ask someone who grew up using a particular brand and has had success with that brand they be partial to that motor and put down other makes.
Well how can they knock other brands if they have never tried them? It is no different then someone who has had success on a particular fishing lure only but has never tried the competitor's lure. They could have the same or better results without ever noticing it.
You have owned a particular brand and it blew up on you or you had problems. You then curse that brand because of your one experience.
Often this happens with poorly maintained used motors. You have to attribute most of the problems you will have to the usage or abuse that the previous owner(s) may have initiated.
You read an article from a brand that states their motor is far above any other brand.
These are fundamental objectives marketers for these brands want to achieve. Funny thing is that some competing brands actually subcontract their motors to their competitors then battle it out in the advertising world.
You have only seen the particular boat you are buying have one brand installed on it.
This is most often a result of a particular dealer getting a better deal from the brand to equip these engines on their boat. Usually means that the particular brand will allow them to make bigger margins...more or less a business deal rather than brand reputation.
Your mechanic or boat repair shop usually has one particular brand in for repair more often than some others?
This is probably a result of their being more of that brand sold in that regional area than others. For example: here in Clearwater FL, there are more Yamaha and Mercury motors than Johnson or Evinrudes. Therefore odds are higher that you will see a Mercury or Yamaha being repaired in a shop.
In all honesty we don't really see any outboard motor brand has having serious flaws or should be shunned when making a purchasing decision. We often get phone calls from people who swear that they will never touch a Mercury(example) followed by a phone call from a client that will only trust Mercury. We get customers who are reluctant to purchase a Tohatsu thinking that they are a lower end motor when in actuality they are one of the best motors we have ever tested. Some people even go as far as to claim that they will never buy an Evinrude but will be happy to own a Johnson. We are often startled by this because the two motors are identical except for paint and decals.

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