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Old 05-17-2005, 12:57 PM   #1
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Recommendations for a 8 HP 4 stroke

Hi, If anyone has any suggestions (manufacturer) that you've had good luck with, I'd appreciate the input.

> Just looking to push a small aluminum boat (freshwater lake).

Thanks in advance.

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Old 05-24-2005, 03:43 PM   #2
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Steve:

My buddy is selling a used 15hp, interested?
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Old 05-24-2005, 04:08 PM   #3
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Yamaha hands down.
Lighter than the Hondas by far.

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Old 05-24-2005, 04:31 PM   #4
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and I beleive yamaha makes the blocks for merc. that's what I was told.

BOAT fish do count.
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Old 05-24-2005, 04:32 PM   #5
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2003 YAMAHA OUTBOARD MOTOR ENGINE 8 HP 4 STROKE!!

Just saw this on ebay. 5 hours left. Current price $1059.99 and reserve not yet met.
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Old 05-24-2005, 08:47 PM   #6
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Just check weight ratio to hull. I opted not to put a Yamaha 25 four stroke short shaft on a 13 foot whaler as it would likely be getting dunked if on a mooring in a blow like tonight. And fours don't take dunking as well as the old school. Parts alone would be about 450 per dunk.

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