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I am on the fence between a Yahama 60 and the newer F70. It seems like 60 hp should be plenty of power but the dealer is really pushing the newer 70. The price difference is about $600. I will be pulling grandkids on a tube and it will not be unusual to have 4 people in the boat. I have a 2001 50hp Johnson now and it runs great with just one aboard but really struggles with a load only reaching 3500 RPMs when loaded. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
My 1985 SS15 is in great shape always stored indoors. I just finished replacing all of the mahogany and rechroming some parts. I hope to keep it for a good while and my grandkids (12 years old) will be using it soon on their own. I am a bit concerned that the 70 will be to much for them. Thanks