Looking for Small Outboard and Have Questions

[tunanut]

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

[Flygaff]

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

[henro]

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

[tunanut]

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?

[Flygaff]

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

[Capt. Debbie]

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.

Originally Posted by Flygaff

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

[henro]

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