Choosing an Outboard Motor for a Small Boat | BoatUS

Looking to buy an outboard motor for your small boat or skiff? BoatUS Magazine's new boat editor Lenny Rudow helps you answer the common question "What outboard motor should I buy?" Here's what's covered in the video:

1. Size
2. Remote/wheel vs. tiller steering
3. Carbureted vs. electronic fuel injection
4. Electric tilt/start vs. manual
5. Outboard motor shaft length

Lenny offers 5 tips to help you choose a portable outboard motor that's appropriate for your small boat.

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[syednaqvi]

Thanks for the info. I have a 4 meters aluminium fishing boat. I don't want to go the open ocean. Just rivers and lakes and if I go in the open ocean not really far. I want to know how big motor I should buy? Is 40HP should be enough? Thanks

[robinmoore]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks. Port Royal, Jamaica 1990?

[syednaqvi]

Hi there. I have a 4.3 tinny and want to use it in the bay. What size motor do you recommend for that? I have a motor which has an extra long shaft. My boat transom is 20 inches. And that motor is 24 inches and that is 40hp. Thanks

[unclesam]

I have a 12 foot aluminum v haul. What size motor do I need? Is 10hp to big? I just need it for fishing lakes

[va-airframer]

Bought a 16ft wide bottom Jon Boat. Has an 25yr old 6hp Johnson. The motor doesnt run from sitting too long. Should I rebuild Johnson motor or buy a newer 10hp motor? The boat will be used on small river with little current.

[michaelandrewsearles]

Whats the best 5 hr power on the .arket

[MrReplus]

Hoping you might know. I am looking to buy a 15hp Honda outboard for my brother as a surprise. I know he has a 13 foot Valco aluminum boat and figure a 15" shaft is the right fit. Like I said this is a surprise so I don't want to call him for measurements. Any suggestions? Appreciate any help.

[jrfgaming]

so i done goofed buying the right shaft length, but what can i do to buy a boat with the right height bc im un sure and need some assistance

[luisguevara]

Whats the best outboard for a 14 footer?