Down sizing on outboard, how low can I go?

[khc1970]

Re: Down sizing on outboard, how low can I go?

There are serveral reasons why I wanted a new outboard. Economy is one, noise is another, as well as petrolry smelling exhaust, most important, I was informed by the mechanic the leg pivit thingy is a little loose, nothing to worry at the moment, but I will need to replace that in a couple of years, depending on my usage, and it won't be cheap, the part itself is 300+ and it's more or less a day labour as the outboard wil have to be lifted off. I want to sell the 2+2 while it's still has a goodish price.

 

[JasonJ]

Re: Down sizing on outboard, how low can I go?

Fair enough. I do still feel that a drop in power will make you feel aggravated. If you can afford the same power or even a bit more, you don't have to use all the power, and you'll know it is there. There is nothing more blood curdling than being in a surprise storm and realizing you don't have enough power to get through it. Good luck...