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Default Suzuki DF4 vs. DF6 (or maybe another choice, the Tohatsu MFS4BS).

PhantMan wrote:
Yeah, but I wasn't concerned about push power. I was wondering what
happens when the two people get out and leave the canoe to balance and
float on its own. It doesn't tend towards capsize huh?


saltydog wrote:
The real thrill waiting for you is the first time you try a sharp turn, and the
prop thrust rolls you over instead of turning the canoe.


lol! No doubt there'll be some trial and error involved ;-) I've
considered an outrigger, or rafting two canoes along side each other.
I'd rather keep it as simple as I can though.

Rick ---- still thinkin'