Honda 2.5hp or Tohatsu 3.5hp

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I'm considering a new Honda 2.5hp or a Tohatsu 3.5hp to power a 15' Gheenoe on some smaller rivers. Any advice between those two engines, or any suggestions on a better option?
 

Sea Rider

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Regardless from OB brand a 3.5 HP is much better if more power is required. At same near weight, better is to have more and not need it than you know the rest.

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Lou C

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If light weight is important look at Suzuki DF 2.5. As light as the Honda but water cooled & fwd/neutral gear shift instead of centrifugal clutch. Tohatsu 3.5 is good but much heavier.
 

Sea Rider

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11 lb + weight of the 3.5 is not that wow,1 HP more will make the difference if more punch is needed, both with neutral and forward gear shift.

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