Honda BF5 or Yamaha F6 for 13' Gheenoe?

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Need to buy new engine for my Gheenoe. The candidates are Honda BF5, 1 cylinder, lighter and a couple hundred $ less than Yamaha and Yamaha F6, 2 cylinders.<br /><br />What are the pros and cons of 1 vs 2 cylinders? Will one idle smoother, be more reliable, easier to start (pull start)?<br /><br />Thanks for any advise/thoughts.
 
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Re: Honda BF5 or Yamaha F6 for 13' Gheenoe?

A twin is always smoother, Traffic, but usually heavier, too.<br /><br />On such a light boat vibration from a single can get very annoying.<br /><br />I think I would go for the twin as long as it is not too heavy and doesn't upset the trim.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 
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Re: Honda BF5 or Yamaha F6 for 13' Gheenoe?

I was looking at the small engines for a friend too, and I liked the Yammy best.<br /><br />But the Suzuki 6 HP 4-stroke has a very nice feature, it is the built in fuel tank. Doesn't hold a lot, but it may save you taking a tank in your boat for short trips.<br /><br />Ron
 
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