Re: Best 4 or 5 hp outboard for a canoe

[bob]

Yes,there are 3 gallon plastic tanks available.you will also have to buy the gas line with primer bulb separately.I don’t know what 4 hp motor you are looking at,but if it is the evinrude 4 horsepower with the throttle on the side and no gearshift use some caution.These motors have a history of overheating,so check the cylinder head for any paint discoloration or rust on the plugs.If you can live without the tank,i would suggest you use a johnson or evinrude 3 horsepower from the 50’s or early 60’s.it would be more than enough power for your canoe and has a weedless prop for fishing/hunting.When tuned right these motor also idle down very low for trolling.You can probably buy one from one of the members here that will be ready to go and at a fair price.You can always keep a gallon gas can of premixed gas/oil in the canoe(16/1 mix)if you need more gas.very lightweighr at 32lbs.