"Keith Hughes" wrote in message
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From a reliability perspective, you'd be better off with a 10 year old
outboard (with some minor servicing) than you would with a brand new B&S
or Tecumseh conversion.

In my experience, you'll do better with a 30-40 year old outboard, not to
mention a 10 year old used engine. Those '60s and '70s Johnsons and
Evinrudes are plenty reliable and parts are available.

Ed