"I have a 14' shallow draf
"I have a 14' shallow draft jon boat, thin gauge that seats up to 3 people. I'd like to get a small gas powered outboard for it to scoot around the lake. Currently I only have oars and a trolling motor which makes it difficult to get to distant fishing spots on bodies of water larger than a farm pond.
I have a chance to buy either a 1972 Evinrude 4HP ($200) or a 1991 Johnson 8HP ($650). Outside of the age difference, is there anything that stands out as a problem for either of these motors? I know the 4HP is direct drive and the 8HP has F-N-R. Are there any particular problems that I should look for?
Do those prices sound about right for these motors? Would the 4HP push this boat well or should I look at the extra power of the 8HP?
Thanks
KJ"
"I have a 14' shallow draft jon boat, thin gauge that seats up to 3 people. I'd like to get a small gas powered outboard for it to scoot around the lake. Currently I only have oars and a trolling motor which makes it difficult to get to distant fishing spots on bodies of water larger than a farm pond.
I have a chance to buy either a 1972 Evinrude 4HP ($200) or a 1991 Johnson 8HP ($650). Outside of the age difference, is there anything that stands out as a problem for either of these motors? I know the 4HP is direct drive and the 8HP has F-N-R. Are there any particular problems that I should look for?
Do those prices sound about right for these motors? Would the 4HP push this boat well or should I look at the extra power of the 8HP?
Thanks
KJ"