Tohatsu vs. Mercury, Johnson etc (Small Outboard opinions??)

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Hello!
I'm new to the boating world and i'm looking to get some opinions on small outboard motors (6hp, 8hp, etc...)
I picked up a 13' aluminum v-hull and will most likely buy a new motor this week. My research tells me that Mercury seems to be one of the better engines but I've also been looking at Tohatsu (8hp) which seems to be a few hundred dollars cheaper.
Use?.... I intend to take the kids (7 thru 4) out on the river for crabbing or fishing so speed i really do not need.
I need a good reliable "best bang for the buck" type of engine.
Any help is greatly appreciated!!
Ken

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Topic - Tohatsu vs. Mercury, Johnson etc (Small Outboard opinions??) - kenwagner 17:54:23 04/15/02 (6)

Re: Tohatsu vs. Mercury, Johnson etc (Small Outboard opinions??) - Young Jim Hawkins 08:26:43 05/24/02 (0)

Small Outboard opinions? - Thom V 09:40:57 04/21/02 (4)

Re: Small Outboard opinions? - kenwagner@netzero.net 17:47:02 04/22/02 (3)

Tohatsu or Mercury...? - Thom V 16:18:13 05/09/02 (2)

Re: Tohatsu or Mercury...? - ken 17:50:46 05/16/02 (1)

Re: Tohatsu or Mercury...? - TH 18:38:42 12/31/02 (0)

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