4 Stroke Weight Rephrased

[RidgeRunner]

Originally Posted by Genie Aye

I would not go 4 stroke--I would go with a FI 2 stroke--Evinrude or Merc--E-Tec or Optimax--in a 150--weight is much less and the power much better--and fuel economy is a good as the four strokes with alot less maintence.

You are the man. He did just that. JOE purchased a 150 Optimax for $11,000 something. He is on vacation this week. Last week he installed the bracket. Next week the motor arrives. I am somewhat glad he didn't listen to me. I now feel 500 lbs is a bit too much weight for the bracket on one of these as you know what I have been up to.
Check out his thread on the bracket install and Bit the bullet on the motor.