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I just purchased a 90 hp Mercury and wondered if it is to big a motor to troll with. Anyone have any experience with a 90 mercury for trolling? Will it hurt the engine to idle it for long periods? Thanks for any info. bigo
cisco
03-22-2001, 03:50 AM
I have a '98 Merc 90 horse and know now that I should have gotten a 115. The 90 is a 3 cylinder, and a dependable motor, but the Mercs over 100 are 4s and designed to cut-out the top two cylinders when running at low and closed throttle.
I ended up putting a 9.9 hp Merc on my boat as a kicker. It is a four cycle and great trolling motor, but for the same money I could have gone with a 115 instead of the 90.
mnjimcarp
03-22-2001, 05:52 AM
excellent choice of motor. are you running that on a tiller style or a wheel boat?
ifish4eyes
03-22-2001, 09:38 AM
I run the a 2000 Merc 90hp. It will troll all day no problem. The secret is that I put out a drift sock the slow down the boat, but more importantly it allows me to run the motor at a higher rpm to make for smoother running and less smoke.
A wheel boat, Fisher 170 Hawk. bigo