I have a 3.95 tinnie, aluminum. has forward controls and is in need of a new outboard.
Its an old stile and is very heavy, deep v with high sides. The out board was stuffed when I got it and was a 20hp johnson. I have been using a 9.9 merk. tiller steer but it struggles to get on the plain with two of us in.
So here's the problem, do I go the 15hp at $2200 or do I get a 30hp merk for $2900.
There is a big difference in physical size, there is 9kg difference in weight also.
I have spoken to two dealers who both say the 15hp will be plenty but I am unsure.
Any comments would be a help from those who have tinnies.
Shane.
Its an old stile and is very heavy, deep v with high sides. The out board was stuffed when I got it and was a 20hp johnson. I have been using a 9.9 merk. tiller steer but it struggles to get on the plain with two of us in.
So here's the problem, do I go the 15hp at $2200 or do I get a 30hp merk for $2900.
There is a big difference in physical size, there is 9kg difference in weight also.
I have spoken to two dealers who both say the 15hp will be plenty but I am unsure.
Any comments would be a help from those who have tinnies.
Shane.