yeah you guys have all been a really big help.. I do appreciate it..<br /><br />just need to learn a big about engines.. going to be buying my first boat soon... Pontoon boat that is.. don't know if I should go Outboard or I/O you know..<br />looking at around 200+ HP to push this thing.. so I don't know what I need.. I narrowed it down to a 4-stroke at least.. lol