Bill, I bought a 3.3 hp Merc that was light as a feather. 2 cycle ( maybe
that won't work in CA???) but, if you just wanted to get around, and not
plane the boat.... don't give up yet. I Looked up weights at the Johnson
site for 2 cycles .

a 3.5 was 30 lbs; 6 hp 58lbs; 8 hp 58lbs; and 9.15 at 94lbs.

4 cycles were 55lbs. for 4 hp 68/83/97/97 for the 15
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RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN