Re: New Guy-first outboard?

[brian]

You did say the motor could stay on the boat so that will increase the range of motors available. I like the late 60’s Johnson 6hp. We used them at the resort and they held up well and could push a good size aluminum boat fast enough for most fishermen. A West Bend 7.5 would be an option as the parts can be found and they are not hard to start. I have a 5/7.5/12hp selectable Sears Elgin that I was able to get running fairly easy. It is not a heavy motor.