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Jmurfy
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Response Posted - 06/11/2011 :  20:48:06  Show Profile
I sail on Lake Michigan and I wouldnt even think about anything less then a 9.9hp. Sure, 95% of the time you wont need the torque from the larger motor but when you get caught in 25 knot headwinds and 5-8 foot waves and its 45 degrees F or less out why mess around.
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redeye
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Response Posted - 06/13/2011 :  05:17:34  Show Profile
Yepper.. it would depend on where you are at, and where you are going...

Local information is the key..
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