Boat dilemma

If it's just for pootling about fairly close to shore, then I'd imagine a 10 or 20hp will be more than enough.

+1 to keith_d's comments as well.

When you look for an engine consider the following----
Do you want 2stroke or 4stroke
Forward and reverse
Clutch tickover[Troll speed]
Fitting for remote controls
Auxilary tank fitting
Charging facility


IMHO and having used them for years the HONDA 4stroke 10hp has proved a very reliable engine and with the auxilary tank is good for a days fishing or fun without pushing the boat to its limits.A basic secondhand unit should fit your needs
One little tip I would give you is buy a cheapy 2-4hp 2 stroke,even an old seagull as a back-up just incase your main engine plays up.

[keith_d]

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

One little tip I would give you is buy a cheapy 2-4hp 2 stroke,even an old seagull as a back-up just incase your main engine plays up.

There are some boats out there which spend more time running with the little outboard clamped to the transom....

[Mr Speirs]

Do it Ace Ventura Style

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Old seagulls are so basic even a muppet can repair them and can be bought round here for a pitance.I used mine if pottering around or trailing feathers for mackerel,always started-----eventually, and seemed to run forever on the tiny fuel tank.
I kept it for the inflateable dinghy

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

IMHO and having used them for years the HONDA 4stroke 10hp has proved a very reliable engine and with the auxilary tank is good for a days fishing or fun without pushing the boat to its limits.A basic secondhand unit should fit your needs
One little tip I would give you is buy a cheapy 2-4hp 2 stroke,even an old seagull as a back-up just incase your main engine plays up.

I have been looking at short shaft 4T Yam and Honda 15hp's which I think would work pretty nicely. It doesn't have to look like crap, as I probably wouldn't leave it on the boat. However, given where the boat is kept and where I live, removing it isn't a big hassle. Thing is finding the right age for the right price which is proving difficult

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs

Do it Ace Ventura Style

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I love that movie!

is it wrong i am more concerned with that fact your BBQ is out (well looks it at least) but you still have sausages on the grill?

ps nice boat

Originally Posted by Graciepants

is it wrong i am more concerned with that fact your BBQ is out (well looks it at least) but you still have sausages on the grill?

ps nice boat

Yep - I was mid-bbq when I took the pic.