[Jordeli]

I know I'll get 100 different answers, but that's better than guessing. I am going buy a new Strikemaster auger that has the Solo engine, I assume that is the latest and greatest, (except the 4 strokes ) does it have any problems any quirks or something else? I would appreciate any opinions you care to share. Jordeli

 

[troutnut]

I thought the latest and greatest was electric augers clean, quiet and reliable.

 

[Zman]

go check in iceshanty.com...do a search for threads...

 

[beelzebub]

Instead of a solo engine, for more power go with a dual engine setup! Double the power, double the fun! :thumb: :

 

[jonesboy]

I have owned an 8" Strikemaster with the Solo engine and really liked it. It is a hole drilling machine. If you keep your blades sharp and make sure not to do something stupid like drilling out an old hole or banging the auger on the ice to remove frozen ice, thus changing the cutting angle, it will drill really fast.(I did both and ended up buying a new auger section-$157.00 worth of stupid) Easy to start and customer support is great. I have a 4 strole now and like it but it will not cut as fast. The 4 stroke is quiet, no fuel mixing, uses very little fuel and starts easy and is more expensive. I have found with both , if I put them in the cab for 10-15 minutes when it is below zero that it really makes a big difference.

 

[macman]

Third season on my lazer pro, I'm sure I have cut over a thousand holes.I have an 8" and 10" auger bits that I swap out depending on where I'm fishing.Cuts amesome.Only complaint is a fuel leak at tank grommet where lines pass through.It happened at beginning of this season, always stored with fuel drained as recommended. 20 bucks and half hour job and all is well.

 

[slayerfish]

My Solo 2hp 10" auger is a freekin drilling machine. By far the best auger Ive ever owned.

 

[LONGHORN]

My Solo 2hp 10" auger is a freekin drilling machine. By far the best auger Ive ever owned.

X2! And I used to really like my ol' 3 HP Jiffy.

 

[the limey]

Just got a 3hp solo, man its a great machine. I love the weight too, fyi they all weight the same.

 

[lvrider]

Third season on my lazer pro, I'm sure I have cut over a thousand holes.I have an 8" and 10" auger bits that I swap out depending on where I'm fishing.Cuts amesome.Only complaint is a fuel leak at tank grommet where lines pass through.It happened at beginning of this season, always stored with fuel drained as recommended. 20 bucks and half hour job and all is well.

I wonder if this is where mine is leaking. Only used it 3 or 4 times before it started leaking. I only pop a dozen or so hole per trip.