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Joe - thanks so much for these links. Ron seems to be happy with his choice but as your other link shows: I AM picking the heaviest option which still bothers me a bit. Everything else (even four strokes) are max 370.
I know I'm being over analytical now but the 79in disp and 3 cyl bothers me. I see it shares the same block as the 75. I had a 1984 70hp evinrude on a 1982 15 sport back in the 80s. 3 cylinder. I just worry I am going backwards and will feel I took a step down when I hit the throttle. I don't really want to go "less" on power and top speed capability. What is your opinion Joe? If it were you ? (Putting you on spot) but I do appreciate your vast knowledge and how you have all the facts