puffcard wrote:
The Nissan, small Merc and Tohatsu are the same motor. They are the best weight to power at 57lbs. I think they are very reliable and still sold down island, they been making the same motor for over 30 years. I mean if that's the motor of choice for Moorings it's a reason, cause they don't need to send a chase boat for an outboard.
Agreed.... I think for many recommendations it is a good idea to look at what the Moorings and the other charter ops do. They keep track of their reliability and costs and I have found that using the varnish they use, using the dinghy types and the diesels they like all make reliability and economic sense.