On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:22:03 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

Runabout, not light certainly, but not overly heavy either - I'd say
something in the 10 to 15 hp range would be good, four stroke so you
don't have to screw around with oil mixing and can feed off the main
fuel line, electric start as starting this type of outboard can be
problematic depending on how it's mounted (not enough room to pull the
start rope).

Probably a Yamaha would be a decent choice for manufacturer - Honda if
price isn't a problem.

All good recommendations in my experience.