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Hey Guys/Gals,
I'm new to the forum. My name is Brandon and I'm from Sacramento, CA. Currently I own an Intex Mariner Inflatable, and a 1993 Porta-Bote. Currently I'm running a 1968 Sears 3.5hp 2 stroke outboard. While this motor will get me around, it's super slow. I would guess 5mph max.
I found a good deal for a lightly used early 2000's Nissan 5hp 2 stroke(the all gray one weighs 42 lbs) for just a little over $400 from a buddy of mine. Previous to this I was looking to get a Tohatsu 6hp 4 stroke(weighs 56-58lbs) brand new for around $1300. I'm not looking to set any porta bote speed records or anything, but I would like to be able to go more than 10mph. Do you think the 5hp Nissan 2 Stroke is a worthwhile motor for my goals, or should I spend the extra money and get the Tohatsu 6 hp?
Thanks,
Brandon
I'm new to the forum. My name is Brandon and I'm from Sacramento, CA. Currently I own an Intex Mariner Inflatable, and a 1993 Porta-Bote. Currently I'm running a 1968 Sears 3.5hp 2 stroke outboard. While this motor will get me around, it's super slow. I would guess 5mph max.
I found a good deal for a lightly used early 2000's Nissan 5hp 2 stroke(the all gray one weighs 42 lbs) for just a little over $400 from a buddy of mine. Previous to this I was looking to get a Tohatsu 6hp 4 stroke(weighs 56-58lbs) brand new for around $1300. I'm not looking to set any porta bote speed records or anything, but I would like to be able to go more than 10mph. Do you think the 5hp Nissan 2 Stroke is a worthwhile motor for my goals, or should I spend the extra money and get the Tohatsu 6 hp?
Thanks,
Brandon