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Thanks for your response, the original 85 did a ok on performance but it's time for an new motor. But this boat has been sitting for many years and the local mechanics said they can't repair the motor.

Do you think the E-TEC engine would be too heavy?

Are the E-TEC engines as reliable as a four stroke?

I am not sure of the weight of the original motor.

I plan to re-power a 1969 MINOT 16. This MINOT 16 has its original Chrysler 85-HP engine. I have looked at old posts. I plan to buy a Yamaha F70. Is there a better choice [for a new engine other than a Yamaha F70] for this older lightweight [MINOT 16] hull? This MINOT 16 will be used mostly for fish...