ORIGINAL: Dream Catcher

I like my nissan marine 8 HP longshaft / electric start / w alternator / tiller .... Bought it online for $1875 out the door included shipping and ( no tax) from tennessee had the motor 4 days after I ordered ....... Same motor as the Tohatsu ( same manufacturer ) Do online search there are multiple companies that ship to your door free ..... DC

ORIGINAL: anzomcik

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I have been in your position, before you make your mind up you need to ask is it worth buying new (or used) motor for your boat? Let me say if you plan on droping (guess) 1000$ on a good motor, maybe buying a better boat (not saying your is bad, i have never seen it, probably never will) But you could take that money and get a real nice boat for 2000$ or less.

Remember buying a motor, just a motor is costly. But getting a boat, trailer, and good motor is just a little more than the motor, sometime less.

Some might not like what i have to say (heaven forbid anyone says honda have issues), but i know a fella how has a Honda motor, small motor. He has had problems with it, not major, but the pain in the butt problems. Carb keeps packing up and those little guys are tricky, somthing that the average guy in the drive way should not try to tackle. What it boils down to is crappy fuel. I could go into more detail but not necessary. Point of story it does not matter brand, they all break (or have issues) at one time or another.

IMO the best small motors are the late 80's earlie 90's merc 9.9s. Have have had two of them, still own the one. I have not found a more easiely starting, simple layout bare bones work motor out there. At idle you can not hear them run, sip the fuel, great motors. I have a 9.9 four stroke rude on my erie boat and if i did not have to change out controls i would put that merc on it in a heart beat.

With all the motors there are trade offs. You can buy what you want, i just was filling you in on what i have seen and lived. but remember you have other options other than just buying a new outboard

ORIGINAL: **commander**

ORIGINAL: Outdoor Adventures

Four strokes are great motors. The thing you must consider is weight. They are much heavier than two strokes and will push your boat slower than a 2 stroke. If trolling is what you do most a small 4 stroke could be you. A properly tuned 2 stroke would be my choice for a primary motor on a 14ft. When setup right and maintained they perform well. Once warmed up and the proper mix, fumes dont seem to be a issue and they will run at idle for hours. As far a brands well its like everything else, Ford are better than Chevys. This debate could go on forever. As far as a used 2 stroke Johnson/Evinrude would be my choice. Different STROKES for different folks!!

curious as to what motor/s you own/run?

back in the day, weight/speed was a factor. now its a 15-35 lb difference on the smaller outboards.

jmo but i wouldnt consider ever buying a used johnson/evinrude 2-stroke. while its true they were/are great motors, and ive owned many, and its all ive ever owned until i bought my merc. johnson/evinrude going bankrupt, being taken over by bomabardier/can-am, and back to johnson/eveinrude again, has caused a huge issue in the lack of parts and service for older 2-stroke "johnsonrudes".

ORIGINAL: psu_fish

my ultimate dream would be that Pymy and Wilhelm would be raised to 25 HP limit so I could go buy a 2010 Alumacraft 160 CS with 25 HP Yamaha and trailer for $8595

I could be out of bounds here and correct me if I am. What is your repair dealer of choice and how would you rate them as far as the repair being done right, price, and time to accomplish repair?