02-28-2014, 04:19 PM
having run 14' boats for years, I'd say you're best going with a 15hp if you can find one in good condition. An unreliable 15 is much worse than a reliable 7.5!
The most inexpensive and lightest 15hp outboards out there are going to be the gamefisher motors. Definetly not the nicest brand but if you can find a late 90s one it will push that boat as fast as you want to be going in a 14' boat (like 20+mph) and be light enough it won't tear your arm off every time you remove it.
Keep an eye on KSL classifieds, you should be able to find a good 10-15hp for under a grand. Make sure it pees strong, starts easily and the lower unit oil isn't milky.
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The most inexpensive and lightest 15hp outboards out there are going to be the gamefisher motors. Definetly not the nicest brand but if you can find a late 90s one it will push that boat as fast as you want to be going in a 14' boat (like 20+mph) and be light enough it won't tear your arm off every time you remove it.
Keep an eye on KSL classifieds, you should be able to find a good 10-15hp for under a grand. Make sure it pees strong, starts easily and the lower unit oil isn't milky.
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