Trade 5hp Tohatsu for 8hp Johnson?

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wlfman40

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I recently bought an inflatable boat just to tool around in (For some reason I thought it would be easier to throw in the back of my SUV on days I didn't feel like loading up the trailer, but it is probably more work to unload and load than my tin) Anyway, I have a 95 Tohatsu 5hp (2-stroke) that is like new and runs like a champ. I realize that I probably won't plane in the inflatable with just the 5hp, so was looking at selling or trading it to get a larger motor. I posted my motor for near $600 on craigslist and have had a lot of responses, however I see larger motors for cheaper. This caused me to pause, why is my 5hp getting so much attention and the larger mostly 8hp motors still sitting for sell. A lot are Johnson, are they just that bad? Am I really going to be that much happier with 8 vs. my 5hp? Just wanted to get some opinions before I unload my mint 5 for something else and regret it. Thanks in advance.
 
Not really sure what is going on in your area. However, the 8HP may be caught in no man's land, not small enough (like your 5) to pack or put on a canoe, but not big enough for a jon.

I have a '97 8HP Evinrude, great condition, and have had no issues with it, great motor IMO. Would plane my 1448 w/ just me in it, not so much w/ 2 adults. Weighs about 60 lbs.
 
I have an 8hp Merc 2006 model that I picked up for $500. But I'm always told that was a steal.
 
Thanks, the one I am looking at right now is listed as a 2000 Johnson 8, for $400 OBO. Just seems weird I could sell my 5hp that is older for more than this, can only see a picture of course, but it looks decent.
 
I want that 5 hp tohatsu because it would match my 60 hp main and make a great trolling motor for my 16 ft boat.
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Ictalurus said:
wlfman40 said:
What would you do, keep the 5hp or sell and buy the 8?

Try the 5 HP on the inflatable first.

What is the max HP on the inflatable?

The max rating is 10hp, and I am a bigger guy at 265.

b_murph5 said:
I want that 5 hp tohatsu because it would match my 60 hp main and make a great trolling motor for my 16 ft boat.
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I like the way you think
 

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