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Offline 351 power

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outboard for scanoe, which motor?
« on: August 08, 2009, 01:45:04 AM »
looking at a 4hp evinrude. how much should a 10 yr old unit be worth? other opinions on evinrude, or other companies
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Re: outboard for scanoe, which motor?
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2009, 02:05:08 AM »
I got one with the weedles drive on it. 1974 model , weight is 32lbs , runs five days on 6 gals. of gas. Still runs like a sewing machine. I put one water pump inpeller in it since new. If you decide on one , look for one with the neutral/forward shift on it. Mine dosnt have it so when you start it you are moving. A lot of weight on the side of a canoe. Mercury made a 2HP that is ideal. Had built in gastank and forward/neutral shift.

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Re: outboard for scanoe, which motor?
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2009, 02:24:32 AM »

sorry , forgot, around minnesota when i see a 4hp evenrude.johnson , mostly in garage sales they go for 125.00$ - 350.00$. Still hard to come by.

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Re: outboard for scanoe, which motor?
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2009, 06:13:37 AM »
You still see the smaller johnson/evinrude 3 1/2 hp with the tank on top.  Easy to carry, easy to portage, and perfect for a canoe.  I use one on my smallest duck boat.
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Re: outboard for scanoe, which motor?
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2009, 02:31:56 PM »
Ever thought about the Briggs?
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