After 40 yrs I finally have a new outboard

[Chip M.]

I finally did it. With my newest motor being a 1987 Evi 15hp I finally pulled the trigger on a new outboard.
Went with a Suzuki 20hp EFI with electric start. At 100lbs I can swap it between my 12' v-hull, my 1984 AA Broadbill and my 14' fishing boat.
I justified it by promising I would sell at least 2 of my two strokes. Boy are these 4 strokes nice! Was able to get one for about $3300.00 after a few rebates.


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[Steve Sanford]

Chip~

Congratulations!

Sounds familiar. My newest is the same old Evinrude you had. I keep waffling about a new engine - because I use one so infrequently these days Most "boat hunts" hereabouts in dairy country are with canoes. My Long Island hunts are with friends - in their vessels.

The electric start is certainly a nice feature for this old body. On the other hand, my 78-pound Evinrude is lots less weight on the stern of either of my sneakboxes. I just missed (I was the dreaded :second caller") an old Evinrude with electric start - nearby on Facebook Marketplace. Finding the perfect outboard is lots like finding the perfect duckboat..... I hope yours is perfect for you!

All the best,

SJS