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 Briggs and Stratton
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07/15/10 12:35 AM
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WestTXSkeeter
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What do you guys think about their 5 Hp outboard?
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Re: Briggs and Stratton
[Re: WestTXSkeeter]
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07/15/10 12:46 AM
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senko9S
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almost everyone i saw sold while working at bps i unloaded on the rec dock as a return...
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Re: Briggs and Stratton
[Re: senko9S]
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07/15/10 01:25 AM
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billclay
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Get a Mercury. I'd rather have a 3.5hp Mercury that a 5hp Briggs and Stratton. I'm on my second small Mercury outboard and I think they are worth the extra money.
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Re: Briggs and Stratton
[Re: WestTXSkeeter]
#5091610
07/15/10 02:37 AM
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FZ1
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I'd be afraid of one of those thangs. Appear to be very fragile. No resale value. You could look for a good used name brand motor and come out better.
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Re: Briggs and Stratton
[Re: WestTXSkeeter]
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07/15/10 03:23 AM
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HandPoured
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I've got to add to the negativity on the motor. Tons get returned, no matter where they are purchased from.
I have nothing against Briggs and Stratton, as long as it's on a lawn mower.................
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Re: Briggs and Stratton
[Re: HandPoured]
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07/15/10 03:47 AM
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Gary Ables
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Stay away from Briggs and Stratton- their lawn mower motors arent very good and dont last very long.
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 Re: Briggs and Stratton
[Re: Gary Ables]
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07/15/10 02:09 PM
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J L From Ovilla
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I currently have one on my small pond boat. They are very loud and the vibration is very bad. It starts on the first pull but often times will shut down when you put it in gear. Also, it tends to bog down when trying to pull up a couple of skiers  .
Last edited by J L From Ovilla; 07/15/10 02:15 PM.
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Re: Briggs and Stratton
[Re: J L From Ovilla]
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07/15/10 05:03 PM
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Big Red 12
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I would get an outboard motor company brand. Look at Academy.
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Re: Briggs and Stratton
[Re: Big Red 12]
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07/15/10 05:49 PM
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Canyon Cats
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I like mine. It starts on first pull and its easy to maintain. I have no problem with the Briggs motor.
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Re: Briggs and Stratton
[Re: Canyon Cats]
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07/15/10 09:04 PM
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hawgcaller
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Huh, I can't hear you! Briggs and Strattons are too loud and vibrate. Think about the best yard equipment, none of it is powered by Briggs anymore. Honda, Kohler etc.. Much quieter and more efficient. Give me a Yamaha or a Mercury.
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Re: Briggs and Stratton
[Re: hawgcaller]
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07/16/10 04:06 AM
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WestTXSkeeter
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Well, I went ahead and picked it up. Got a really good price on it so if nothing else I could sell it and make a little change. I plan on finding a square back aluminum canoe to hang it on.
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