I appreciate all the information and discussion on motors. I have a Tohatsu 2.5 horsepower 2 stoke motor for my Montgomery 15 which pushes the boat along fine, but is messy, isn't allowed on Lake Tahoe, and is sometimes finicky (or maybe it is the operator). What I have been using most often is a small trolling motor which actually pushes the boat along fine, especially on the little lakes I usually sail. I was envious of all the Honda 2 horsepower 4 strokes I saw on boats at Lake Havasu and this discussion has helped me understand motor things a lot better all around. The one thing I don't see anything about is where to buy a motor. New or, ideally, used. I live out in the middle of nowhere so there isn't a local outboard motor dealer around here and I haven't found obvious sources online. Since it may not be practical to ship a motor, I realize I will probably need to pick one up when I travel to a city like Reno, San Francisco, or Los Angeles. Any advice on where to find a motor new or used? Thanks! David Grah Bishop California