Thread: Best 9.9 hp outboard

Originally Posted by doggone

I can't say for sure on the new ones.But if you ever find a good 90s model Tohatsu or Nissan just buy it to have. Even the eighties models are good. Power to weight to simplicity came together pretty good on those models.Rumor was these motors actually turned about 15 hp. I have owned several 9.9's and I'd say that the estimate is pretty close.One of my most prized possessions. I'll sic the dog on anybody gets to looking sticky fingered around that thing.I know the four strokes are the future,and I know they are quiet and sip gas.But I'm from the muscle car era and I still like me some basic low tech horsepower.

Nothing like the smell of two stroke exhaust in the morning

I've got an 86 model Nissan that I use for duck hunting and small lakes. Starts every time on 3rd pull. And that motor is fast.

I've had a couple of other motors and you could not give me another one. I've got an Evinrude 4 hp that sits in the shed because it's hard to start.

I have '68 model 10hp evinrude. Starts with 2 pulls everytime. My dad got it from his uncle, he bought it new. I keep expecting that it will quit on me anytime but it just keeps on running.