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Old March 2nd, 2004, 03:24 AM
UPoutdoorzman
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Default B&S motor opinions

My "trusty" 9.9 Evinrude is history so I am shopping for a replacement.
Since I only need a motor to push my 14' shallow hull Crestliner around a
400 acre inland lake where my cottage is, I am considering the Briggs &
Stratton 5HP 4-stroke outboard. Anyone know of its reputation so far? Is
this too small even for leisurely use on a small lake? At about $700 it is
very tempting vs. $1200 or so for other brands - closer to $2000 for 9.9HP
4-strokes.
Any help is MOST appreciated.