An added benefit of the b&s would be how cheap and reliable the whole
setup would be. All I do to safegaurd against issues with my b&s
motors is everytime I run it I burn all the remaining gas in the line
and bowl. This ensures no varnish and gum. Pretty simple procedure
that pays huge benefits.

99% of all problems me and my friends have had with b&s motors is the
varnish and gum that builds up from old gas from having let it setup
over winter. This is easy to resolve if you know how. Much easier to
winterize a b&s than a full blown outboard. Heck...I winterize my b&s
everytime I use it even in the middle of the summer...not cause I'm
anal, but I know better than to leave unspent fuel in the lines and
tank. Pretty simple...wouldn't you agree?

I think I might be winning some of you guys over. Comments?