Tony:
You will have to put up with the noise. A friend who used to paddle a lot
got a deal on a two HP o/b. Can go all day on a gallon but he does not like
the loss of serenity and neither do I when I paddle beside him.

I have an electric motor. Quiet. but the battery weighs about 60 lbs. Motor
is havy too. Range is about 10 miles.

Could/Would you switch to a kayak? I find canoeing which i used to do a
lot, hurts my back so I use a kayak which is more balanced. Still it is
peaceful and less work in the wind..

FWIW
John
"Tony Roberts" wrote in message
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Can't paddle like I used to - is a small outboard the answer?
Tony