jps wrote:
On Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:20:17 -0700, Jim wrote:

I have a 2 stroke 18 horse Nissan on my inflatable. If I didn't own
this thing it's the outboard I'd think I wanted. 18 horses, only 80 pounds.

I want to buy a new 4 stroke, but the additional weight has me concerned.

Any recommendations on what I should look at to replace my noisy 2
stroke? Weight is a concern because it gets dragged up on the beach,
and taken out of the water every night.

What's the size of the inflatable and what horsepower is it rated for?

It's a Caribe C-12 (RIB), rated for a 35 horse.

All the responses so far tell me I should be happy with what I've got.
I want a smoother, quieter engine.