Need Recommendation for 6HP Outboard!!!

[rpr]

Hi guys, great forum you have here.<br /><br />I have a square stern 17' Grumman canoe, and I am tired of paying $250/week every time I want to rent a small outboard for it. I am heading to the Adirondacks in a couple of days, and am now on a quest to research and buy a 6HP outboard in the next 72 hours.<br /><br />First question is should I spend the extra money to get a 4-stroke as opposed to a 2-stroke?<br /><br />There is a retailer in my area who has very good prices on new motors (ie: $960 for a 2000 Johnson 6HP). However, I believe this is a 2-stroke. This is already pushing my budget. <br /><br />Any help would be greatly appreciated. Tx.

 

[Down South]

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you could buy a heck of a motor for 250.00 a week. Anyway if you are buying a 6 HP motor, a two stroke should do you well. I believe the four strokes are a bit heavier. you might consider that since you will be putting it on a canoe.

 

[rpr]

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I thought I read a post about the Yamaha 4-stroke 6HP's only weighing about 60lbs. I couldn't confirm this from perusing Yamaha's web site. Fact or fiction?

 

[just_glenn]

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Shop wisely and you can walk away with a motor in that HP range for $250 from Ebay. But you won't do it in 72 hrs. I have a 7.5 hp en route right now. Won the auction for $242 and $35 shipping. Took me about 3 weeks of serious looking to do it.

 

[rpr]

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I'm not really looking for a used motor. I don't need another project. The few times I use it a year, I want it to be trouble free, so I'm looking at new motors.<br /><br />A local retailer has brand new 1999 5HP single cylinder Johnson's for $700, but there is no warranty (something about the buyout of Johnson/Evinrude). Anybody know anything about these motors? Internal 2.8 quart gas tank does not sound convenient for transporting the thing in the back of my Explorer. Any thoughts? Tx!

 

[JB]

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In your position, RPR, I'd look for a small, gearshift, 2 stroke twin that uses a remote tank. That almost has to mean OMC, except I would look for a used one about 10 years old that the dealer will warrant for 90 days or so. I would be willing to pay extra for that peace of mind.<br /><br />My second choice would be a lightweight 4 stroke with gearshift and remote tank that was NOT made by Tohatsu. That means Yamaha or Suzuki.<br /><br />BTW, my preference for the remote tank is purely a range issue. No integral tank engine in good condition is going to leak.<br /><br />Good luck.<br />Red sky at night. . . <br />JB

 

[rpr]

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J.B.: Just to be clear, are you saying Yamaha and Suzuki 4-stroke engines are not made by Tohatsu, and therefore you are recommending them?

 

[JB]

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Close, RPR. I'm really saying: "Avoid Nissan.", but I am willing to endorse Yamaha or Suzi-built engines, whoever is selling them.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB

 

[just_glenn]

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Well every man has his priority and I can respect that. New is new and if I had $900 or so to throw down I would have treated myself too. For the record though, even at $277 it ain't no project motor. Sold as 100% running. I'll be unpacking it, boltin' her on and me and the dog will be headin' out.

 

[rpr]

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Just_Glenn:<br /><br />Didn't mean to rain on your parade. Sounds like you made out very well. Better than I am doing. I have 48 hours left to make a decision and pickup a motor. 2-stroke, 4-stroke, single cylinder, twin cylinder, multiple manufacturers, leftover new motors without warranties, aaaahhhhh!<br /><br />At this point, a nice affordable used motor sounds nice; however, I can't find one of those in my area.<br /><br />Still lookin'.

 

[Fouled Plug]

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4 stroke or 2, I'd go for a twin cylinder. Much smoooother operation! My old Evinrude 6 will idle down so slow you can almost read the lettering on the flywheel!

 

[my new fishmaster]

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Wow thats alot for the weekend, I would consider any motor its a canoe right! I had seen a like new Honda 2hp 4stroke on ebay around $650.

 

[rpr]

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OK guys, I just picked up a brand new, year 2000 6HP Yamaha, twin cylinder, 2-stroke for $995. We leave tomorrow for the Adirondacks. Couldn't have done it without your help. Tx. How'd I do?

 

[Fouled Plug]

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Sounds like a good deal to me! Break it in carefully and take good care of it and that ought to be the last canoe motor you'll ever have to buy.

 

[just_glenn]

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No rain felt here RPR, and it looks like you got a good deal yourself. Enjoy the mountains, a photo would be nice perhaps. I'd like to see what a canoe with a 6hp on it can do.