My dad is 65 years old and is considering a late model or new outboard for trolling and kicker motor for his 17 foor tri hull. He currently uses a 1965 9 1/2 horsepower johnson on an adjustable bracket. Last year I let him use my 2003 8 horsepower short shaft to see if he liked it. He loved the motor,it used about a third of the gas his 9 1/2 uses. Only one problem the mercs are too heavy for him to handle. My merc weighs 73 pounds.<br />Dad is leaning towards a 6 HP johnson they are lighter, about 58 pounds.<br /><br />Any recommendations for a 2 cylinder lightweight motor.
