Briggs discontinues outboard production

[ricochet112]

I just spoke with my Briggs & Stratton distributer, the outboard is no longer being produced. The announcement came this spring. If you want one grab one while you still can.

[topomichracer140m]

HIIIIILAAAAAAAARIOUS! Dont quit your day job.

[ricochet112]

HIIIIILAAAAAAAARIOUS! Dont quit your day job.

I've only seen one once, never worked on them, this is not going to effect me at all.

[thepiranhabros]

That's too bad. The Briggs motor is really quite a nice trainer for kids who may not quite be ready for a J. My 10-year old went out for his first ride in an older J hydro with a Briggs during a test day and it was perfect for him. The motor ran great, he had fun, and that's what it's all about. The Briggs goes fast enough so first-time or lesser-experienced kids aren't overwhelmed or afraid of the speed of a J, but goes slow enough to make them want to step up and go faster. My son's first question through his ear-to-ear grin was, "Can I take out a J?" when he got back in to shore. Hopefully enough Briggs motors are out there that other kids (potential racers, mind you) can get some experience and have a ton of fun doing it.