I want to buy a small outboard for a 12' boat, just wondering what is better in the smaller engine sizes ~5Hp or so. I see the four strokes are a bit bigger and weigh more which I don't like, also I see there is a few 2 strokes out with built in gas tanks. A real plus IMO for dragging gear through the bush.
The four stroke is more money as well but it may last longer, start better, be better on fuel, and not stink
etc. Just looking for a couple second opinions here.