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I ment 9.9 not 10 hp are the same as a 15. Mine is a 1975 15 and it is still kicking along perfectly. Just so you will be more informed 74-76 have points and condensers. If I were to be looking for one of those once motors I would look for a 86 to 92 as they have a tuned exhaust and better reeds, the thermostat is also WAY easier to change on those models. Highly sought after motors they are. A dumbazz can work on them, I'm proof of that. Right now I am running a mariner 20 hp 2 stroke 94 model, same as a 25 with smaller carb. Like it better for longer runs but the little 15 is lighter and better in the shallow rivers of tn.
Four strokes are heavy but sip fuel and are quiet. I don't know what your looking for but hope this helps some. Lots of good post already though. Nothing is the best of both worlds as of right now it's either old school or new fangled motors you can't work on but probably won't need to. Also suzuki has a timing chain not a belt (= better) and their fuel injected below 40 hp. Yamaha is carborated below 40 hp. Food for thought.
Good luck.
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My (1994 IIRC) 15 hp Johnson 2-stroke I found last year. Still had the break-in fuel mix in the tank. Came with deluxe cart, flushing bag and fitting, owners manual and original warranty card! Had always been stored indoors. These are virtually identical to the 9.9 hp model.
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Eating fried chicken and watermelon since 1972.
You tell me how I ought to be, yet you don't even know your own sexuality,, the philosopher,,, you know so much about nothing at all. Chuck Schuldiner
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Can find them cheap up here with reg. changes on where you can run them.
Often cheaper to buy small boat and trailer with the motor you want and sell the rest.
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Wish they were a cheap and regular find around here. A man would fight you for a chance to buy one around here.
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Not cheap, but if your patient you can find one for $500.
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What's the prevailing thought on an early 2000's Johnson 4-stroke 8 hp motor?
How about a Nissan 4-stroke 5 hp engine?
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Don't know how big a boat you are pushing but if it is 14ft or smaller (like a canoe or something similar), short shaft, and on smaller waters you might want to consider an old Evinrude or Johnson 3hp. They made them for ~20-25 years. Made in Belgium. They are liquid cooled, 2 cylinder motors with a self-contained tank and weigh about 30lbs. They are VERY reliable and easy to find parts for. I have 4 of them including my grandfather's from 1954. It still runs like a dream and trolls soooo slow! You can fish all day on 1 gallon of gas or less.
If you are looking at bigger waters or bigger vessels then the old 3hp is not for you!!! There is nothing simpler however!
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