If you are going with something less than a 9.9 or 9.8, do yourself a favor and
get a two cylinder motor. Single cylinders run rough and tend to be a bit
noisier. I think you can get a 6HP with twins...

Dan


Will wrote:
"wshinn" wrote in message
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Hi gang. I know there is no definitive answer to this question, but I

need

help making a decision as to what size outboard motor to purchase for a

Lowe

Lake Jon model L1236. The maximum horsepower rating for this boat is 10

hp.

Looking at the new Nissan 9.8 hp four-cycle, but am somewhat concerned

about

putting a 90 pound motor on the boat. Years ago I had a 14 ft Lowe Lake

Jon

with a 10 hp Mercury, which was easily able to put the boat up on plane.

My

old boat was rated at 15 hp maximum (as I recall).

Was curious if I could get along okay with a lighter, less powerful

engine.

I would be interested in hearing from anyone that has experience with

this.

Will