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Old 06-23-2021, 07:34 AM   #41
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Originally Posted by Dave R View Post
I have a 2004 two stroke Mercury (pretty sure it's a re-badged Tohatsu) 15HP outboard on my 2020 RIB tender that runs great and planes out with two adults on board. I went with it because I already owned it (it came with my first tender) and it only weighs 72 lbs. A four stroke 15 HP to 20HP weighs over 110 lbs. I'd love to have the power of a 20HP four stroke, but I don't want the weight or complexity.
the smaller mercs are made by Tohatsu you are correct. and yes that is my issue is the weight of the 4 stroke vs if was a 2 stroke on such a small boat
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