I have a Tohatsu 4stroke 6hp with the long shaft. I've not been disappointed even last fall in opposing strong winds and current trying to get to Ocracoke. Plenty of power to spare. It weighs 54 lbs which isn't bad for a 6 horse. Joe M17 Seafrog ----- Original Message ----- From: Arnold Sharpe To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:47 PM Subject: M_Boats: outboards My Monty friends, I need a new OB for my M-17 "Little Breeze". Presently I have an unreliable 4hp Nissan. Because we sail mostly on the Columbia River we need to be able to buck the current at times. Can I get a recommendation from all you M-17 sailors. Thanks, Arnold Sharpe _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats Remember, there is no privacy on the Internet!