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John A. Birdsall · 12-16-2005, 02:58 PM

I would suggest to you to find a good 5 hp Johnson or Evinrude. If in the future things change, and as we get older things do change, you will be pushing more weight, and might just need a little more power. Once upon a time I used a 6 hp elgin for about 6 summers, then I used a 18 Hp Johnson for about 8 summers, Now I use a 115 Hp Evinrude. I have gotten bigger, the first boat was heavier, but the boat now is heavy fiberglass. I also picked up some lightweight passengers.

I think for a 12' boat a 5 HP is fine. I think a 2 is too small, and not long will cost again to upgrade. Besides with a 5 you can throttle down and it will be quieter than a 2 hp in my opinion. Best of luck

12-16-2005, 02:58 PM	#14
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	0utboards I would suggest to you to find a good 5 hp Johnson or Evinrude. If in the future things change, and as we get older things do change, you will be pushing more weight, and might just need a little more power. Once upon a time I used a 6 hp elgin for about 6 summers, then I used a 18 Hp Johnson for about 8 summers, Now I use a 115 Hp Evinrude. I have gotten bigger, the first boat was heavier, but the boat now is heavy fiberglass. I also picked up some lightweight passengers. I think for a 12' boat a 5 HP is fine. I think a 2 is too small, and not long will cost again to upgrade. Besides with a 5 you can throttle down and it will be quieter than a 2 hp in my opinion. Best of luck