Hello all, I am looking to buy a small outboard motor for an inflatable zodiac 2/3 person dingy. the boat is rated to take up to a 5 hp motor.
I will be using it on rivers similar in size to the lower/middle Thames.
I dont think an electric motor is going to be powerful enough so its a petrol engine i am looking for.
I am hesitating over the size and type i should go for...Suzuki for example do a 2.5hp 4 stroke motor that weighs just 13kg.....but i am mulling wheter i should go for something more powerful but then it will also be heavier.
Speed is not my main concern, weight, portability and reliability are. As long as it can get me back up river in a reasonable time and not have me sitting static fighting the current i will be happy.
Does anyone have any recommendations or advise for a small, light, reliable outboard and any advise on the engine size to go for?
thanks!
I will be using it on rivers similar in size to the lower/middle Thames.
I dont think an electric motor is going to be powerful enough so its a petrol engine i am looking for.
I am hesitating over the size and type i should go for...Suzuki for example do a 2.5hp 4 stroke motor that weighs just 13kg.....but i am mulling wheter i should go for something more powerful but then it will also be heavier.
Speed is not my main concern, weight, portability and reliability are. As long as it can get me back up river in a reasonable time and not have me sitting static fighting the current i will be happy.
Does anyone have any recommendations or advise for a small, light, reliable outboard and any advise on the engine size to go for?
thanks!