Looking for Small Outboard and Have Questions
 

Hey all, looking for a used outboard between 5-10hp for our new-to-us jon boat. I've been on CL for months just watching but ready to get one soon. have never owned one so don't really know what to look for or what to watch out for. should i be looking for newer engines, lower hours, 2 or 4 stroke, etc... any tips would be appreciated. we will be using the boat mostly on passaic and hackensack up here, with some trips to tidal saltwater creeks and rivers along the east coast from time to time. lpoking for reliability, no problem doing routine maintenance, just would rather not have to deal with chronic issues. thanks ahead

Re: Looking for Small Outboard and Have Questions
 

I have a 96 Suzuki 25 2 stroke with low hours. all three carbs rebuilt, new water pump. Strong powerful motor.

Re: Looking for Small Outboard and Have Questions
 

Hit up FastEddie he has a 9.9hp 4 stroke for sale.

Re: Looking for Small Outboard and Have Questions
 

thanks, i reached out to fasteddie. our boat is rated for up to 10hp.

the suzuki 25hp raised another question- what happens if you exceed the hp rating?

Re: Looking for Small Outboard and Have Questions
 

You do not want to exceed the horse power rating of the boat.

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Re: Looking for Small Outboard and Have Questions
 

Over nameplate HP void Insurance ( if you have and don't disclose). Over stresses the transom tremendously ( especially heavier 4 strokes). Stress is incredible from transporting over the roads.

And makes the boat unstable due to excessive speed. Too small to handle that power under normal operation but higher speeds.

That's why.

Also motors that small usually have NO ENGINE HOURS meters. The EFI computers may have it on the motor's computer board.

But the engine hours on these smaller O/B motors are simply pulled out of the owner's a*s and fabricated. Take any claims with a grain of salt.

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You must not be up on engine technology. my 175s, 25, and 9.9 ALL HAVE HOURS ON THE COMPUTER. I don't like being called a liar. If you don't know what your talking about you should just keep your yap shut

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I don't think he was speaking about you specifically just people in general to give the OP some friendly advice.

Re: Looking for Small Outboard and Have Questions
 

Dear Angry windbag please read what I said about computers on board that show engine hours. Don't read so well do you?

Older O/B two stroke 9.9's don't have computers. And frankly who cares about a 175hp when he's looking for 10hp O/B motors?

Likely there must be few chances with these reading skills to prove how smart and nasty you are.