Definetly get the 50hp. Depending on the tube - it can be a load.

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Tony
my boats at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

"Marko" wrote in message
om...
I'm buying an 18' pontoon that weighs 1050 lbs. I decided on the 40hp
Honda but I'm wondering if the 50hp would be better for pulling my
kids on a tube. Besides tubing, I'll also be trolling for walleyes,
trout, etc. Both motors weigh 212 lbs.

Any recommendations? I need to decide soon.