We have a 14' open aluminum boat that weighs about 195 lbs. (the same
style one sees for rowboat rentals at lots of marinas) and we never
have a total payload (passengers and gear) that exceeds about 480
lbs. Most of our boating is putting around the lake about 3-5 mph
(depending on how much Sunny Delight I've guzzled before starting to
row -- lol), sometimes just dropping anchor and relaxing for a book
read or a quick nap.

So, the point here is that I'm getting tired of rowing and am looking
for a small outboard that'll shove that 14 footer around the lake at
trolling speed. No need to plane, just putting along about like we
did when I was rowing.

I understand that Suzuki 4-stroke outboards have a good reputation and
am trying to decide between the DF4 or the DF6. They both have the
exact same displacement motor and I would like to go with the 4HP
(less money) if it would do the job. Remember now, we're talking
about the first notch above rowing speed, nothing more! Maybe I could
even fit the DF4 with a propeller with more of a low-end torque pitch?

So it's just between the two motors---the DF4 or the DF6? Anyone had
experience with either or both of those two specific motors and can
offer some insight as to the better of the two for our very limited
purpose? Thanx.

-Jay