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Old 04-08-2016, 07:08 AM   #24
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Originally Posted by Britannia View Post
I had the same motor. It was very loud for its size (my 20HP Yamaha is considerably quieter.) I ended up replacing the carburetor twice too (probably because I left it outside too much in salt air.) If I end up adding a second tender to my current boat then I'd get a lightweight inflatable and an electric motor (maybe a Torqeedo).

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I had the choice of a Honda or a Suzuki (I needed to be able to store it on the flybridge and lift it on and off the dinghy). The Honda is air cooled, the Suzuki water cooled. I figured the Honda had a better reputation and no impeller to change. It's been OK for me so far.
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