"KJ" wrote in message
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Ok - I'm going to start a heated debate....

I am looking for a new engine for my 11 foot Caribe inflatable. The
boat has a hard bottom and is rated up to a 20 horse. Weight is a
concern, because I pull it off the dingy put it on the "Big Boat".

I am looking at several 2005 "new" leftover 2-stroke engines.

If you had $1,500 to $2,000 - what would you buy?

2005 15 HP Mercury 2-stroke....$1,895.
2006 15 HP Johnson 2 Stroke...$2,100.
2005 9.9 HP Yamaha 2 Stroke...$1,500 (used 10 hours)
2005 9.9 HP Johnson 2 Stroke...$1,795

I look forward to your discussion and thanks for taking the time to
respond.


My vote is for the Johnson 2 stroke. A friend has one thats over 25 years
old and it still runs like new. Very impressive.