My brother used one all last year (May-October) pushing a Pelican
International Intruder 12' jonboat. Probably has 100 hours on it so far.
Not a problem. Doesn't sound like your typical 1 cyl. outboard... much
lower revs.
I have a 3 year old 5 hp Tohatsu 4 stroke motor. It has about 200 hours
on it. Cost a little more than the B&S. Burns less fuel. Accelerates
slightly better. A couple pounds lighter. About 30% louder. Not a bad
motor for the money. Better than the B&S, but that should be expected.