Outboard HP recommendations?

[MrBill_FLL]

The only reason I would get the electric start is if the Admiral (gf/wife) can't start the hand pull. -which many can't. (safety)
The charging I got out of my merc 9.8 was like .3 amps at 3000 rpm. very minimal. a small solar panel should take care of it.

 

[Chris & Lenore]

Having sailed our 26S on most of the Great Lakes, Lake Champlain, Florida etc - go with a 9.9 extra long shaft high thrust. The boat is light and you will appreciate this motor in high winds. We had the Yamaha 9.9 HT - it had as much power in reverse as forward and parts were half the price of our Suzuki and Merc. Also had a 10 amp alternator with two stage regulator (not just diodes).

Chris

 

[agprice22]

Love my Yamaha 9.9 HT. Charges my batteries, has power tilt, remote throttle, and electric start! Oh, it makes coffee too! (Ok... The remote throttle is optional).