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August 11, 2015 at 9:52 pm
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Well, I guess my answer would depend on whether or not your canoe is capable of planning off safely. If not, then the conventional JW/Lightwin is the obvious answer. OMC never really made a newer larger engine with the integral tank, and that "saddle tank" model is a joke I’m afraid. Those old Johnson 5hps from the late 40s/early 50s might be the answer if the canoe is safe at planning speeds. If you are interested in a newer engine, Tom C posted a youtube video of a newer Merc single 5hp that seemed to do everything well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TReiHrQr1mY
Looks like it could be used with integral or separate tank.