1. Get max hp the boat is rated for.
2. Don't get the optimax (longevity is a potential problem)
3. Get whichever of the Yamaha or Merc is cheaper. If both the same price
I would go w/ Merc since parts tend to be slightly cheaper.

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Tony
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"poekw0" wrote in message
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I am about to buy a 17ft Pioneer. I need to choose which motor to put
on it currently I am looking at the Mercury and Yamaha 4 strokes and
possibly optimax. Any sugestions on which one of these to choose?

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