Best 35hp surface drive?

[alan kozlowski]

Acquired a nice 18' jon boat & trailer, 16" transom, old but very well built. Now need to either buy a mud motor or sell this rig. Leaning heavily towards finding motor. Any experience or advise on 35 hp surface drives would be appreciated. Money is an object but looks like Pro Drive w/reverse would be great for instance? thanks.

 

[ChrisM]

http://www.orionoutboards.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=2

I have a 15hp and am very happy with it.I had a Mud Buddy Long tail before this.This
surface drive is as well engineered as it gets.They're local to you,so you can pick it up
and save shipping costs. Good luck, Chris

 

[Hank Fish]

I love my Prodrive, FPR is a real nice option to have and has got me out of some real bad jams.

 

[rob_g]

i have an 18ft jon with a 27hp longtail. pushes it around 17-18mph with 2 guys and a dog.