what brand of small outboard?

[N.E.T.O.]

I've had JohnRudes (Johnson/Evenrude...same motor, different name) as well as Mercurys. Performance wise, the Merc is hands down the best, but those JohnRudes are MUCH more reliable (* In my experience anyway...) and robust. For a 9.9 to 15, I'd get a Johnson/Evenrude. Also, the 9.9 and 15 are the same exact size motor, with different carb, intake, and tuning to make up the difference. Get the 15 if you can find one, it's like 5 free horsepower and still under 100 lbs. (two stroke that is...4 stroke is heavier).

Randy
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