Steve Bakken Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I ran across a deal on a 2001 Eskimo 8" but I've never owned one nor do i know much about them. Kinda curious as to how you guys wsould rate them as compared to like a Jiffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawg Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Eskimo has always been a quality product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Bakken Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 dump. It's been listed for three weeks and i called and it sold yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN BassFisher Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I have a 2010 Eskimo Mako and it's definitely underpowered (43cc) compared to the Strikemasters but I got an awesome deal brand new so it was less than half the price of the SM's. It's worked like a charm and starts 1st pull almost every time. I don't have anything bad to say about Eskimo, the high powered ones (Shark) cut very fast compared to mine (Mako). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JigginIsLife Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 if the deal is good enough just about anything is better than a hand auger in 24+ inches of ice. My dad has had an eskimo for maybe 14 or 16 years now, takes good care of it, and it does the same in return. I like my Strikemaster, but eskimo has now been around long enough that i would consider them quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorney Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I too have an Eskimo Mako 8". Had it about 5 years now. Works great. It is my first auger and I was looking for a good deal. I like how heavy duty it is built. No plastic handles, etc. Always starts on first pull. I dont run and gun so speed amd weight are not important to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down2Earth Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I have the cheap stingray now for about 6 years. Went through a gas tank and it isn't going to win any races. However it always starts and runs good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceFishHunter Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I have an ESKIMO SHARK 51CC 8" and I love it. It was on sale last year for the holidays. I owned a ESKIMO 33CC 8" for 8 years before that, and I never had a single issue with it. Sure, it was not as fast as the other brand, but it was much cheaper to buy and it worked the same. My 51CC ESKIMO is VERY comparable to any other auger i have seen or tested it against. Unless you are drilling 25+ holes each time you go out, there is no need for anything bigger than the 43CC, just in my opinion. I would 100% recommend ESKIMO augers to anyone, but I know guys love their Strikemasters, Jiffys IONs , etc and that is perfectly fine. I like my ESKIMO. Good luck finding one you like, and good luck fishing this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogRob Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I just bought the HC40 propane and got to use it last weekend. So far I love it and can't wait to use it in the big house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhuntermitch Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I've had the stingray for a few years now. Absolutely no issues. Starts within 2-3 pulls even when its been -30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 We just bought the 40cc 4 stroke propane. starts and runs great, the first couple of days. cuts with no issues and opens old hole easily. A great buy at cabela's at $419 - $80 coupon and free auger storage bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller7333 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Hello. This is my first post. I just recievied my Eskimo hc40 last night, started on about 4 pulls, and I was able to drill about 15 holes or so. The price was very reasonable $370. Cut very smooth. Replaces a good strike master 49cc that was 23 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikestabber Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I've had an Eskimo, a Jiffy, and a Strikemaster and I can say confidently that all are great if you take care of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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