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I'm putting this outboard on a small boat (Humber Jewel ,12' lg and 500#) I want to go fast so weight is important and I hope to have it for a long time. The Yamaha 2 stroke weighs 261# and the Merc 2 stroke weighs 303#. I have 3 questions . Which is the better outboard in lasting longer and...
