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Hey everyone I have a 1969 whaler I'm looking to repower and have a couple questions. With the notched hull I'm limited to the 15" shaft, I'd like to have as much power as possible, but would consider getting lower. It appears as though mercury and tohatsu are the only two companies making 40hp 15" four strokes. Any opinions on either?? The merc weighs around 215 which is just about the max weight I think. I got quoted 5800 just for the motor. Yamaha Makes a 15"25hp four stroke, but was wondering if that is too little power. A 30hp is like 600 bucks cheaper but at that price point I think I'd rather go with the 40. I'd like to avoid the jack plate, building up transom etc, but would consider it, so what would you guys do. Looking for a reliable motor I've spent too much time and money on motors that act up. I realize this has been discussed many times, but all the threads i seem to find seem to be from around 2012 and earlier when you could still get two strokes and 15" Yamaha four strokes. Thanks for the help will try to post pics of my restoration soon.

Here's the pics I think
http://s1044.photobucket.com/user/lla...e/library/

Levie