Hello I have an original two-man John Pryor arrow Marine Duckboat sneak box I’m currently restoring it. I’ve had it for many years as my dad and uncle had it before me. I’m looking for a motor to put on this boat originally had a 25 hp short shift 2 stroke mariner. pretty sure it weighed 112 pounds.
Now I need some help making a decision. I’m looking to buy NEW. If I go down to a 20 hp.. four stroke. Strictly to keep the same weight I’ll be losing horsepower.. I really want an F 25 Yamaha four stroke short shaft it is at 126 lbs… am I making a big jump at around 10 to 15 extra pounds? Should I stay with 20 hp for less weight or should I get a 25 because after all that’s what I had on it originally? Keep in mind with that 25 hp mariner me and my dad hunted out of it comfortably. At the time I was 150 pounds my father probably around 250. I’m concerned with the weight after all. It’s a lot of money and a lot of work. Please let me know what you think. Any advice I’d be grateful.
Now I need some help making a decision. I’m looking to buy NEW. If I go down to a 20 hp.. four stroke. Strictly to keep the same weight I’ll be losing horsepower.. I really want an F 25 Yamaha four stroke short shaft it is at 126 lbs… am I making a big jump at around 10 to 15 extra pounds? Should I stay with 20 hp for less weight or should I get a 25 because after all that’s what I had on it originally? Keep in mind with that 25 hp mariner me and my dad hunted out of it comfortably. At the time I was 150 pounds my father probably around 250. I’m concerned with the weight after all. It’s a lot of money and a lot of work. Please let me know what you think. Any advice I’d be grateful.
