Originally Posted by
rdjj71m
warhawk,
I have a Fisher 1610 SS (stick steer) it has a 2006 Mercury 40hp with power tilt/trim. It was a new boat that had seat in show room until I purchased it in Feb 2009. I have no idea were the motor was built. However I can tell you I have 1,386 hrs. on it with only one problem. The fuel cooler cracked at about 1,200 hrs. and I had to replace it, a little pricy to install at Mercury dealer $600.
With my power tilt/trim I normally can just trim it at want ever speed I'm going and neutralize the steering.
My only complaint is most lakes I fish in Oklahoma are 8,000 to 100,000 areas and as flintcreek said the rough ride up front when the wind gets up.
I fish a lot by myself and it's great. However now at 72 years young my back is starting to go bad and I think I'm going to have to change boats.
Hope your boat/motor works out as good as mine has.