F-Ribs And Sibs - Inflatable Boat Community

Hi there, I have to choose between a new 25 and 20 HP 4 stroke Mercury for a 3.6m Valiant Lodestar model AA360002N (max weight 700 kg, max HP rated at 25 HP). Ideally, I want to go with the 20 HP since this does not require a license to boat, and it's cheaper and less weight. My only concern is that...

Hi there, Looking to buy a new outboard motor for an old Valiant Lodestar model AA360002N (max total weight 700 kg, max HP rated at 25 HP). I'm torn between buying a new 20 HP 4 stroke and a 25 HP 4 stroke Mercury. Ideally, I want the 20 HP since everyone can use this rig without a license, and it's...