Need Input on Outboards

[Miss Sam]

Hi! After giving it a litle more thought, I am considering purchasing a little outboard motor for a 10 foot fiberglass hulled boat.<br /><br />It's kind of a toss up between a small Nissan (5 cyl) transsom mount outboard OR a Minn Kota trolling motor. I want something that will give me at least 5 to 10MPH cruising speed with two adults, one toddler and a cooler and some sand toys.<br /><br />Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[cabowaboranger]

Re: Need Input on Outboards

the trolling motor only good for slow speeds and runs on a battery for about 2 hrs on a full speed on a fully charge battery its a 44 lbs thurst minn t.m. i would go with the small engine but if u buy new i think there only sell 4 strokes now correct me if im wrong anybody just my .02 cents

 

[JB]

Re: Need Input on Outboards

Howdy, Sam. The info I gave you on Minn-Kotas and deep cycle batteries is correct.<br /><br />The Nissan 5hp 2 stroke is a single cylinder. A small twin would be much smoother but about 6lb heavier. I recommend the Johnson 4 or the Johnson 6.<br /><br />Nissan does make a 4 stroke, single cylinder, 5hp motor which weighs only about 5 lb more than the Johnson 6hp 2 stroke twin.<br /><br />Four stroke engines are smoother, quieter, cleaner, more economical and easier to use than most 2 stroke engines. A good small 4 stroke single is almost as smooth as a 2 stroke Johnson twin. Other good small 4 stroke engines are made by Yamaha and others.<br /><br />I agree with Cabowaboranger (sp?) that a gas engine would be your best solution. Big, deep cycle batteries are HEAVY. My personal choice for a little 10' glass boat for gentle cruising, trolling, etc. would be the little Yamaha 4 stroke, with the Nissan a second choice.<br /><br />Good luck.<br />JB