When I bought my (new) 216 last summer, I also purchased a Merc 3.5 hp, which worked well. Now, due to a change in mooring arrangements, I want to upgrade to a motor with a reverse gear (instead of rotating the engine). My dealer can get a Merc 4 hp, which will do this, and has an internal gas tank like the 3.5, but not until mid-June or July. I could get a 5hp right away, though ... it weighs the same as the 4 BUT has an external gas tank.
Does anyone have any advice/experience about whether a gas tank in the cockpit is a pain? Any other advice?
thanks!
Jamie
Does anyone have any advice/experience about whether a gas tank in the cockpit is a pain? Any other advice?
thanks!
Jamie