In article , "Don White"
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"Will" wrote in message
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What does the "group" think about a 5 hp 2-stroke outboard on a 12 ft. Jon
boat for small river fishing. Assuming a payload of less than 350 pounds,
would a new motor perform respectably?


I personally would pay the extra for a nice 4 stroke outboard...maybe a
Yamaha. Quieter and less stinky.

If I were going for a 5HP I would get the Briggs and Stratton air-cooled
unit. It's about 40% the price of a water-cooled outboard and nobody
disputes that B & S knows how to build a quality motor. Plus, when the
motor finally dies you can replace it with just about any old mower engine
for 100-200 bucks.