I have a 2005 Nissan 25 horse 4-stroke on my boat and it's been good in the time I've owned it, but it's my first boat so have nothing to compare it to. I also bought an older Mariner (Mercury) 8hp 2-stroke late last fall. Had it tuned up and gone over at the local shop but haven't even had it in the water yet. I hear they're good motors too.