I push my M-17 with a Honda 2hp. I have been impressed with how well it does. I think it actually make more hp then 2. I think Honda now makes a 2.5 or maybe 3 that would be worth looking into, I really like the light weight. My boat is some what lighter then standard however I'm not sure if that's an advantage or a disadvantage when going into a stiff breeze Stan ________________________________ From: Ronald McNeil <ronaldwmcneil@yahoo.com> To: "montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2012 10:08 AM Subject: M_Boats: Yamaha 4hp or Mercury 3.5hp on M17 Hi, I have a new M17 on order and I’m now shopping for a motor. I was planning to go with the Yamaha 4hp, but if I go with the Mercury 3.5 it would only weigh 40lbs vs. 60lbs, which I like. My biggest concern I guess with either of these is their ability to motor into a strong head wind. Does any have experience motoring in stong wind with these or like size motors on an M17?