I am interested in comments or experience regarding 8 hp vs 9.9 hp 2 stroke outboard. I have 1996 H26 with 2 stroke Suzuki 8 hp 3 blade prop - assume original prop. Engine runs fine and pull starts fine. I find it difficult to back out of slip with any significant stern wind over 10-12 mph. Boat moves very slowly and any side wind angle tends to push me back toward other boat slips. Never had any collisions or super close calls but unnerving trying to pull away. Not particularly reassuring entering slip either when I go into reverse to slow down forward momentum. I have to go in with as slow as possible forward momentum to be able to slow enough to stop in slip, and works fine in light winds, but if any side wind I have to enter slip under more power and very hard to avoid bow impact. I have a large buoy tied in front of slip to bump so it is manageable but more stopping power would be desirable. I have often wondered if 9.9 motor would improve thrust power enough to be noticeable or if a 4 blade prop on my 8 hp would have more impact for forward and reverse power to control boat better without giving up too much forward speed when needed using the 4 blade vs 3 blade prop. Any thoughts or experiences with this would be appreciated.