Hello, am new to boating and would appreciate any advice on this. I just bought a small pontoon boat, approx. 18 1/2 ft. Am looking at two motors. The first is a 1990 Johnson 88hp 88 special, no trim, no controls, no warranty, but runs good, and I'm told low hours. Cost $850. The second is a 1990 Johnson 40hp Tracker. Oil injection removed, don't know if that is good or bad. No trim, Comes with controls, and 6mos. warranty. Cost $900. My wife, who is frugal. Likes the 40hp, because of the warranty, much better gas mileage, [she thinks] and much cheaper to maintain. Me I like the 88hp, theory being the engine doesn't have to labor as much, power when needed, about the same gas mileage, about the same to maintain. Thanks for any advice.
