Re: M_Boats: motors

Tohatsu now makes a 3.5 horse 4 stroke long shaft that only weighs 41 lbs. Might be a pretty good motor for those wanting something light for their M17's. It looks like it shares the same "chassis" as the 2 hp. If you want to move up to a 4 hp, which shares the same chassis as the 5 and 6 hp motors, you jump to 57 lbs, but gain the external fuel tank option. The Suzuki and Yamaha 3.5 outboards look interesting for light use also, but as of yet do not seem to be available in long shaft models. Larry