Hi, I have had two 9.9 Yamaha High Thrust motors and loved them both, although the current one is a 2000 model and runs more smoothly than my former '88 model. What I like is the high thrust ability to push your rig in a strong current and to troll at slow speeds w/o a bucket. My current boat is 21' and heavy and is just right. I understand Yamaha has a new 8 hp 4 stroke high thrust with a hydrolic lift included in the package. Such would be nice! I was lifting my former motor once and the latch loosened and I socked myself good once.

good luck

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