There is Yamaha, then there are the also rans, wanna be's, close to's, and
from there it runs down hill

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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I'm about to order a 5HP outboard to go with my new 10' Porta-bote. Anyone
have
any real info on which 5HP 4 cycle outboard is best currently?

Thanks,

RB

There is Yamaha, then there are the also rans, wanna be's, close to's, and
from there it runs down hill


Yamaha can't be considered because their engines are too heavy in the protable
range. They've focused more on their big engine technology and lag behind
Merc/Nissan/Honda.

RB

yamaha don't have the 4 stroke expertise of honda.

Cheers

Bobsprit wrote:

There is Yamaha, then there are the also rans, wanna be's, close to's, and
from there it runs down hill


Yamaha can't be considered because their engines are too heavy in the protable
range. They've focused more on their big engine technology and lag behind
Merc/Nissan/Honda.

RB

Actually it's the other way around. Hondas are littered all over the
Pacific, Yamaha's keep running .. of course you have to be able to afford
them too. They are not a low budget item. For you I think Gamefisher would
be about right.

M.

"Nav" wrote in message
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yamaha don't have the 4 stroke expertise of honda.

Cheers

Bobsprit wrote:

There is Yamaha, then there are the also rans, wanna be's, close to's,
and
from there it runs down hill


Yamaha can't be considered because their engines are too heavy in the
protable
range. They've focused more on their big engine technology and lag
behind
Merc/Nissan/Honda.

RB

Actually it's the other way around. Hondas are littered all over the
Pacific, Yamaha's keep running .. of course you have to be able to afford
them too. They are not a low budget item. For you I think Gamefisher would
be about right.


All of these outboards are very close in price.

RB