2.5 Suzuki a Decent Choice for a 15 Foot Square Stern Canoe?

[DanChamberlain]

Can get the basic 2.5 Suzuki for $707 new in the crate. Have an Old Town Seranac square stern. The boat is supposed to be 110 pounds or so. My choices are the 2.5 Suz or a 3ph Tohatsu. Difference in weight is about 10 pounds. Fishing small lakes and strip mine pits so the longest run will be less than a mile from dock to fishing spot, normally a lot less.

Never had a small outboard. Wondering if the 2.5 will push along nicely with two adults and a couple of tackle boxes.

Thanks.

Dan

 

[jbjennings]

Re: 2.5 Suzuki a Decent Choice for a 15 Foot Square Stern Canoe?

It will be fine....
If I had any to choose from, it'd be a 3hp OMC from the 50's or 60's. Either of the two you mentioned should be great motors for a canoe.
JBJ

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: 2.5 Suzuki a Decent Choice for a 15 Foot Square Stern Canoe?

Nothing wrong with the Suzuki. The initial problems with the design were straightened out years ago.

 

[DanChamberlain]

Re: 2.5 Suzuki a Decent Choice for a 15 Foot Square Stern Canoe?

Thanks guys.

 

[steelespike]

Re: 2.5 Suzuki a Decent Choice for a 15 Foot Square Stern Canoe?

One important consideration is the ease of availability of parts and service.
You might check for impellers a common part that needs regular replacement.
And props might need replacement the first time out if you know what I mean.