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How about the 9.8HP Tohatsu? Even lighter, will it have enough power to plane a 12ft?

It says 10 HP, but it seems as if most 10, and 15HPwithin the same manufacturer weigh the same

I have 1986 12ft Duranautic, Currently using a Nissan 5HP outboard, and its a bit underpowered. The boat is rated for 10HP (but that was back in the day with lighter 2 strokes) I would like to plane with 2 adults, should I get a new 8HP, 9.8HP, or,,,,, 9.9 or 15hp outboard? The weight of the...

Someone near me is selling a 7.5HP johnson (2 stroke), and a 5hp Nissan (4 stroke) that I may check out, cant seem to find a good used 9.9 right now

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HI, thanks for the info, I believe there is a synthetic transom plate on it. I'm still deciding on which engine to get, send more pics of your boat.

Hi, yes you did :). It will just be used in the bays/harbors, and only when it's like a lake. Deciding on which engine, 9.9, 9.8, 8, or 6??

I just rechecked, it says 570lbs persons, motor & gear. I will have limited gear and 2 adults, so it seems it would be under max weight with a 9.9.

It does say max 10HP, but my concern is that the newer outboards are 4-stroke and weigh more than they did back in the 1980's.

Hi, thanks for the replies. Actually, I prefer the 9.9HP. My main concern is can my boat handle the extra weight in the stern, compared to the lighter outboards?

Hi, I recently bought this used 1985 12FT Duranauttic in good condition. Was only used in freshwater, and stored indoors during the off-season. I am looking to use it in Long Island Sound bays, only when calm for fishing. Its rated for 10HP, but would like advice on what the biggest HPoutboard I...