Hi, probably a much asked question but I've been using a 15hp 2 stroke on my 3.8m Bombard inflatable. Its Ok but I guess I would prefer something a bit less noisy /messy and that would be more likely tick over without stalling!
Im looking at s/h 4 stroke motors but my current motor (Johnson 2 stroke) is around 35kg (77lbs) and the 4 stroke replacement would be aroung 52kg (114lbs). I cant get to try the 4 stroke on the water so I'm asking if its common to put a 15hp four stroke on a 3.8m inflatable without having to sit way forward for the best trim when in the inflatable alone.
Also is 52kg an easy lift for one person? it seems heavy?
Thanks
Im looking at s/h 4 stroke motors but my current motor (Johnson 2 stroke) is around 35kg (77lbs) and the 4 stroke replacement would be aroung 52kg (114lbs). I cant get to try the 4 stroke on the water so I'm asking if its common to put a 15hp four stroke on a 3.8m inflatable without having to sit way forward for the best trim when in the inflatable alone.
Also is 52kg an easy lift for one person? it seems heavy?
Thanks